Anyone who has a garden knows how hard it is to get rid of those annoying bugs and insects. No matter how much spray you apply, some of them still return. So, DIY ( or do – it – yourself projects) works best for gardeners. What is more, these homemade pesticide won’t do harm to your home grown plants which are not the case when you buy pesticides full of chemicals. Make this year’s best garden so far by using completely natural sprays!
Garlic as a powerful natural pesticide
Garlic is a natural pest-control ingredient known for its fungicidal and pesticidal properties.
It can be used to control aphids, ants, termites, whiteflies beetles borers caterpillars slugs and army worms in your garden without the use of chemical fertilizers.
Garlic works best when you keep your soil healthy by adding organic matter like composted leaves or manure.
Mint as a powerful natural pesticide
Mint is a wonderful plant that thrives on abundant water. Its leaves and refreshing flavor make it perfect for cooking, tea, or just to be enjoyed in its natural setting!
No matter what variety you choose with mint’s ability to repel pests, will give you benefits of having this beautiful garden addition.
Red cayenne pepper as a natural pesticide
Organic red pepper sprays and powders are available at garden centers.
These natural insect deterrents will keep your outdoor space safe for you, your family, and pets while also protecting surrounding plants from harmful insects.
Insect pests
The organic pepper spray or ground red pepper can be used as a treatment for insect pests such as aphids, lace bugs and cabbage maggots.
The best option is using it on flying insects that feed on leaves, flowers and fruits because they’re the ones who will feel more of its effects since they are airborne.
When dusting around plant stems with ground red peppers consider those which eat seeds first to prevent them from harming your plants early in their life cycle!
Animal pests
If you want a super strong pesticide, combine garlic, mint and cayenne pepper together. They are all great pesticides by themselves but when combined they form one of the most powerful pest deterrents out there!
The National Pesticide Information Center says that powder and spray formulas work best for rodents as well as rabbits, skunks deer raccoons cats dogs bears etcetera.
The center also states that red peppers can be used against many pests which damage shrubs trees plants too – what works is the formula rather than just using it separately!
So if you really feel like going on an adventure with your plants try combining three wonderful things: garlic peppermint cayenne – these will make quite a force against any pesky bugs or other insects!
HOME-BREWED GARDEN INSECT SPRAY
Ingredients:
- 2 full heads of garlic, peeled and separated cloves
- 3 cups mint stems and leaves
- 2 tsp. cayenne pepper, dried
- 2 squirts of environmentally friendly dishwashing liquid
Directions step by step:
- Pulse garlic and mint in food processor for several seconds
- Transfer the mix to a pot of 12 cups water, add cayenne pepper
- Bring to a boil and remove from heat
- Let sit overnight before straining into spray bottles with dish soap added.
How to use this spray?
Shake the bottle well before every use, and spray all leaves on affected plants (top of plant first). Wait for a few days until you see results.
Once done, apply more if needed; only once is enough to get rid of bugs and disease so your garden will be happier and healthier!
After 2 months it’ll look as good as new too-you’ve made your garden safer in such an effective way with this natural method? Congrats!