Capsaicin-based spray kills insects by raising their body temperature, yet is harmless to plants and warm-blooded animals. Wax component of Hot Pepper Wax suffocates insects. Surviving pests find it hard to feed on the wax covered leaves and the insect repelling scent drives them away from treated plants. Repels chewing and sucking insects including aphid, whitefly, spider mite, thrips, leafhopper and scale, as well as grazing and browsing animals such as rabbits and deer. Contains capsaicin, food-grade wax, kelp, eucalyptus oil, and herb-based insect repellent scents. CA Pesticide Operator # required for commercial agricultural use. Mix 2-8 oz per gallon water. Spray on plants every 3 weeks.