Want to keep pests away without harmful chemicals?
Natural pest sprays are the answer!
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1. Bug Blend
If you can handle it, this method offers an effective way to create a natural pesticide. Collect bugs, snails, worms, or other garden pests. Blend these critters with a little water until smooth. Transfer the mixture into a spray bottle and apply it to your plants. The pests will stay away from your garden.
2. Garlic Spray
Garlic serves as an effective remedy for safeguarding your plants. Its antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties make it an excellent pesticide. To prepare garlic spray, crush garlic cloves and mix with water. Let this sit for at least six hours. After marinating, add a small amount of natural dish soap and strain the mixture.
Dilute the strained solution with a gallon of water and transfer it to a spray bottle. Apply this spray to your plants once or twice a week. Prepare a fresh batch each week.
Important tips:
- Edible Plants: Avoid spraying close to harvest time to prevent altering the taste.
- Beneficial Insects: Be cautious as garlic spray affects all insects, including beneficial ones.
3. Peppermint Spray
To create a garden spray, mix one drop of peppermint essential oil with every four ounces of vinegar. Important tip: Avoid using apple cider vinegar as it attracts fruit flies. Application instructions: Spray the mixture around the perimeter of your garden, not directly on the plants, to prevent damage since vinegar can harm your plants. This simple solution can help protect your garden effectively.
4. Hot Pepper Spray
Pioneer Settler offers a convenient spray to protect your garden from leafhoppers, beetles, loopers, and spittlebugs. To create this spray, combine one tablespoon of red pepper powder, six drops of dish soap, and one gallon of water. Keep the mixture in a cool, dark place. Apply to plants only once a week.
5. Milk Solution
You can protect your plants from mildew by using milk. To defend plants like peas, cucumbers, and pumpkin leaves, mix equal parts of milk and water. This blend acts as a safeguard, reducing the need for harmful chemicals. Regularly applying this natural remedy helps maintain plant health and prevents mildew issues. Share this natural solution with your friends for a pesticide-free way to protect your garden.