Plants, fruits, and vegetables can be damaged by pests.These creatures attack your garden in swarms, draining the life from your crops and often inviting disease in the process.Fruits and vegetables can be unsafe for you and the environment if they are sprayed with a chemical pesticide.There are many homemade, organic options to choose from.
Step 1: The hot peppers should be mixed with 1/2 c of garlic or onion.
You can use any hot peppers you want.A combination of onion and garlic can be used.All the vegetables need to be chopped up.
Step 2: The vegetables should be blended in an electric blender.
The chopped veggies can be used in a food processor.When it forms a thick paste, pulse the mixture.
Step 3: The vegetable paste should be added to the warm water.
Put the warm water into the blender.To thoroughly mix the ingredients, give them a stir.
Step 4: Allow the solution to sit in a glass container for 24 hours.
It is possible to use a plastic container, but it will cause an unpleasant odor.It is possible to keep the container in a sunny location.For about 24 hours, keep the mixture in a warm spot.
Step 5: Put the mixture in a container.
Remove the vegetables and collect the vegetable- infused water from another container after pouring the solution through a strainer.The water is a pesticide.You can either put the vegetables in the compost or discard them.
Step 6: Take your pesticide and put it in a squirt bottle.
Make sure that the spray bottle has been cleaned with warm water and soap before use.Remove the nozzle from the squirt bottle and use a funnel to transfer the liquid into it.
Step 7: You can spray your plants with the pesticide.
The solution should be used every 4 to 5 days.The pests should scatter after 3 or 4 treatments.The pesticide should keep bugs away if the area is covered with solution.It could burn your plants if you spray them during the sunniest parts of the day.
Step 8: You can choose a mild liquid dish- washing soap.
Anti-bacterial, scented, and other specialized soaps can damage your plants.Dawn and castile soap are both excellent choices.
Step 9: Prepare a mixture of mild soap and cooking oil.
Put the two ingredients in a large bowl.Canola or vegetable cooking oil is best for cooking.
Step 10: The mixture should be combined with at least 1 c (250 mL) of water.
Make sure to mix them thoroughly.
Step 11: This new mixture can be squirted into a bottle.
If you want to transfer the mixture into the spray bottle, use a funnel.Once you get it inside the bottle, give the mixture another vigorous shake.
Step 12: You can test the mix by spraying it on your plant.
If the section of the plant you test the spray on is discolored, try using a different soap for the pesticide.
Step 13: You can spray the mixture.
If your solution did not cause any harm to your plant, spray it around it.Since an oil spray is designed to target eggs and immature bugs, focus on areas where pests lay their eggs.Direct sunlight could burn your plants if you use oil, so use the spray during the early morning or late afternoon.
Step 14: It's a good idea to use a mild liquid dish- washing soap.
The milder your soap is, the less likely it is to harm your plants.Don't use anti-bacterial, scented, and other specialized soaps.Dawn and castile soap work well.
Step 15: The soap should be mixed into 1 gallon of water.
Put the soap and water in a large bowl.You can mix the ingredients with your hands or a spoon.
Step 16: The solution should be put into a bottle.
If you want to replace the nozzle, use a funnel.You might not be able to fit all of the solution into a bottle.Use the largest bottle you can find to make the most of the solution.
Step 17: The mixture should be tested on your plants.
A small section of the plant should be sprayed with a solution and monitored over the course of a day.The solution is likely safe if it doesn't change color.
Step 18: The pests can be sprayed directly with the mixture.
The areas that seem to be the most overcome with pests should be covered.The spray works by removing the protective wax on the insect, which causes it to lose water.
Step 19: For the next 2 weeks, spray your plants every few days.
Continue application is the only way to ensure that the problem ends.
Step 20: Put 1 c (250 mL) of tobacco in a gallon of water.
In a large bowl or container, combine the 2 ingredients thoroughly.It is not safe to use tobacco on peppers, tomatoes, or any member of the solanaceous plant family.
Step 21: The mixture can be placed in the sun or another warm location.
The container won't be disturbed if it's put somewhere else.Allow the mixture to rest for 24 hours.
Step 22: The color of the mixture can be checked.
The pesticide should look like a light tea.It should be watered with water if it is too dark.Allow it to sit an additional few hours if it is too light to see.
Step 23: Mild liquid dish soap should be added to the solution.
It's best to use a mild soap like Dawn or castile soap.If you want to combine the ingredients, pour it directly into the mixture.
Step 24: The mixture should be put into a bottle.
You can use a funnel to transfer liquid into a bottle.If you want to combine it further, shake the solution inside the bottle.
Step 25: The plants should be sprayed with the solution.
If you want to cover spots that are still in good shape, focus on areas that show the most damage.
Step 26: Reserve the rind after peeling an orange.
It's helpful to target soft-bodied bugs, such as slugs, aphids, fungus gnats, and mealy bugs.This pesticide can be used against ants and roaches.If you don't have a fresh orange, you can use dried orange peel or orange oil.
Step 27: The peels should be put in a glass container with boiling water.
Bring the water in the kettle to a boil.Allow the solution to sit in a warm spot for about 24 hours after pouring the boiling water into the glass container.
Step 28: If you want to save the water, strain the solution.
Remove the peels and save the water by pouring the mixture into a strainer.You can either put the peels in the compost or discard them.
Step 29: The soap should be added to the water.
Dr. Bronner's castile soap may prove to be especially effective.To combine the ingredients, mix the solution thoroughly.
Step 30: The pesticide can be put into a bottle.
If you want to replace the nozzle, use a funnel.The solution should be sprayed on the entire plant.It can be sprayed on top of ants and roaches.
Step 31: The dried chrysanthemums should be combined with 4 c (1 L) of water.
The pyrethrum component in chrysanthemums is capable of paralyzing garden insects.In a large stockpot, mix the dried petals and water.
Step 32: The mixture needs to be boiled for 20 minutes.
Bring the stockpot to a boil by placing it on the stove.The pyrethrum is released into the water.The heat should be turned off after 20 minutes.
Step 33: The solution should be put through a strainer.
Save the infused water by removing the dried flowers.You can either put the flowers in the compost or discard them.
Step 34: If you want to treat plants, pour the pesticide solution into a spray bottle.
If you want to transfer liquid to a bottle, use a funnel.Before moving on to less damaged areas, focus on spraying the most damaged area.The undersides of leaves should be covered with solution.
Step 35: The solution can be kept for up to 2 months.
The solution should be kept in a dark place.The solution may no longer be effective after 2 months so it's best to throw it out and make a new one.
Step 36: Combine 1/2 oz (15 mL) of oil with a small amount of soap.
Put the 2 ingredients in a bowl.Most grocery and health food stores have neem oil, as well as online.It's best to use a mild soap like Dawn or castile soap.One of the most effective natural pesticides is neem oil, which comes from a bitter tree leaf.
Step 37: 2 quarts of warm water is what you need to mix the neem and soap.
Add the oil and soap mixture to the large container of water.Slowly add the ingredients together.
Step 38: The pesticide can be put into a spray bottle.
The solution should be transferred to a spray bottle.If you can see pests or signs of pests, spray the pesticide immediately.The pesticide should be re-applied regularly.