[Suzanne rose]

Natural Pesticides For Your Garden​

Hubby uses all natural homemade pesticides in our garden. Here are a few . If you have any of your own please share below



Rhubarb Leaves

Although humans can't eat rhubarb leaves, and neither should your pets, they are completely safe for other plants. Use these leaves in your compost bin and then use in your garden or flower beds to give your plants a boost of nitrogen.

As A Pesticide

Boil 500 grams of rhubarb leaves in 1.5 litres of water for about 20 minutes, allow to cool, then strain the liquid into a suitable container. Add a little washing up detergent (not laundry detergent!) and spray on leaves to kill off all kinds of bugs like aphids and spider mites

Vegetable Oil Spray​

To make a basic oil spray insecticide, mix one cup of vegetable oil with one tablespoon of dishwasher detergent (cover and shake thoroughly), and then when ready to apply, add two teaspoons of the oil spray, mix with 900 mls of water, shake thoroughly, and spray directly on the surfaces of the plants which are being affected by the pests.

The oil coats the bodies of the insects, effectively suffocating them, as it blocks the pores through which they breathe

Warning​

Both soaps and oils can harm plants if applied when plants are water-stressed, temperatures are above 32 degrees, if they are sprayed in direct sunlight, or when high humidity does not allow for rapid drying.

Hubby usually sprays late afternoon in summer and cooler temps anytime

Garlic Spray​

To make a basic garlic spray, take two whole bulbs (not just two cloves) and puree them in a blender or food processor with a small amount of water. Let the mixture sit overnight, then strain it into a one litre jar, adding one-half cup of vegetable oil (optional), one teaspoon of mild liquid soap, and enough water to fill the jar. To use this homemade insecticide, use one cup of mixture with one litre of water and spray liberally on infested plants. This spray is more of a repellent

Chile Spray​

Similar to garlic spray, chile spray is a great homemade natural insect repellent that can be used for a variety of different pests. Chile spray can be made from either fresh hot chilies or chile pepper powder.

To make a basic chile spray from chile powder, mix one tablespoon of chile powder with one litre of water and several drops of mild liquid soap. This mixture can be used full-strength on the leaves of affected plants. To make chile spray from fresh chile peppers, blend or puree one-half cup of Chili's with one cup of water, then add one litre of water and bring to a boil. Let sit until cooled, then strain out the chile material, add several drops of liquid soap to it and spray as desired

Warning​

Hot chile peppers can be very potent for humans as well. Be sure to wear gloves when handling them, and keep any sprays that use them away from the eyes, nose, and mouth.

 

[Mina vriesekolk]

Good info . I only use natural products in my garden , often vinegar and dishwashing detergent. I love rhubarb, unfortunately it is too hot here to grow it . Thank you Suzanne.

 

[Ezzy]

Thankyou @ Suzanne rose for these hints. Will certainly note them down & try myself.