Basic insect spray

 Hello- I am new here posting this week. I live in the near East Bay area
of SF, and have a few little flying things that light on the new growth
of my small leafed ivy, and fuschias, possibly other planst,  and lay
eggs. The spray I have is 99% water and 1% petroleum product, but cost a
fortune! If there isn't something that's miles better, I'd just as soon
mix my own. What'd be safe and what'd be harmful?

There are no pets nor children around.

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John McWilliams

 

I use an old windex bottle, fill with water and a dash of your favorite
detergent and spritz away!

Betsy

 
What kind of insect is it? And other than laying eggs, is it harming
anything? Why do you believe it needs to be eliminated?

 JoeSpareBedroom wrote:

If I knew its name or genus, I would have stated.

And other than laying eggs, is it harming anything?

Yes.
Why do you believe it needs to be eliminated?

Because it's harming something.

Have you a recommendation other than I ignore it?

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lsmft

 
All you said is "laying eggs". What else is the insect doing? And, while
you're researching this, you may find that spraying with the hose will blast
the eggs away.