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10 Great Organic Pesticides
May 8, 2012 By admin
http://readisoil.com/10-great-organic-pesticides/



Every gardener has lived through the horror of finding your beautiful crops destroyed by insects. They can wreak havoc in your garden, back yard and even your deck or patio. You put so much time and energy into a healthy, organic soil and plants; it would seem counterproductive to use chemical insecticides. But then no one wants eat a tomato filled with worms!



The solution is to use an organic pesticide that will make both your vegetables safe and protect the environment. By making your own you can save money and avoid putting dangerous toxic chemicals into our plants and your soil. Here are our top picks for keeping bug free and chemical free this planting season:



Ladybugs. These pretty little bugs are nature’s pesticide. You can find them online or at your local gardening store. They are cute but are actually hungry little predators that feed on a variety of insects including aphids, chinch bugs, asparagus beetle larvae, thrips, alfalfa weevils, bean thrips, grape root worms, Colorado potato beetle larvae, whitefly, and mites, as well as many other soft-bodied insects and eggs.

Eggshells and salt. To keep slugs and snails out of your hostas or melons, make your own mix from the kitchen. Crush old eggshells and mix with salt. Place around the base of the plant in the soil. The eggshells act like broken pieces of glass for these insects and will deter them from getting too close.

Onion and garlic. It not only keeps vampires away, it can save your garden! Mix equal parts of crushed garlic cloves or onions and water. Using vegetable oil or tea may help to enhance the affect as well. Just spray on your plants to kill larva and soft-bodied insects.

Dishwashing soap. Available at the local discount store, one bottle will last you all season. Add a few drops to water and place in a spray bottle. Spray your plans every couple of days to paralyze the insects in the garden.

Mineral oil. Mix one cup of high-grade mineral oil with one gallon of water. Shake well before you spray to create a thin film on plants. This organic pesticide works by dehydrating insects and their eggs.

Citrus Oil and Cayenne Pepper. To keep those pesky ants at bay, simply mix 10 drops of citrus essential oil with one teaspoon cayenne pepper and 1 cup of warm water. Shake well and spray in the affected areas.

Soap, Orange Citrus Oil & Water. This natural pesticide is made with 3 tablespoons of liquid soap, 1 ounce of orange oil and one gallon of water. Shake well and spray. This is an especially effective treatment against slugs and can be sprayed directly on ants and roaches.

Eucalyptus oil. A great natural pesticide for flies, bees and wasps. Simply sprinkle a few drops of eucalyptus oil where the insects are found. They will scurry away!

9. Tobacco Spray. Take one cup of organic tobacco and mix it in one gallon of water and let it sit overnight. This can be used for most plants except tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants.

10. Chile pepper and Diatomaceous Earth. Mix half cup of chile pepper and 1 cup of Diatomaceous earth along with to 2 liters of water. Shake well before spraying.




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