Behind the Trend of Insecticide Use in Nursery Plant Root Balls Gardeners and landscapers increasingly demand healthy, pest free plants from nurseries.
To meet this demand, many nurseries have begun applying insecticides directly to the roots of young trees, shrubs, and perennials as a preventive measure against pests like aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites.
This practice raises concerns about its long term consequences for both human health and the environment.