While commercial pesticides are effective, they often come with health risks for both humans and plants. Fortunately, there are natural alternatives that can be just as effective. Let’s explore some eco-friendly options that will keep your garden thriving.
1 Soap
Soap has excellent disinfectant properties and can effectively eliminate harmful bacteria. To make a soap spray, mix ½ teaspoon of liquid soap with 1 liter of water. Apply directly to infested plants, but avoid using on hot days as it may cause leaf burn.
Soap
2 Chili, Garlic, Onion, Ginger
These ingredients contain high levels of acid that can irritate and destroy pests’ body parts such as eyes and skin. To make a natural pesticide, blend 1kg each of chili, garlic, and ginger with 3 liters of alcohol, and let it steep.
Alternatively, you can soak each ingredient separately in 1 liter of alcohol for 15 days and then mix the infusions together.
Chili, Garlic, Onion, Ginger
3 Chili Powder
Chili powder is a potent irritant and an effective natural insecticide. Mix chili powder with a suitable amount of alcohol and then dilute with water. Stir well and apply directly to the affected areas of your plants.
Chili Powder
4 Smoke
Burning leaves has long been a traditional method to keep insects and animals at bay. This method is still effective today; you don’t need a large fire, just burn a few leaves, such as eucalyptus, to create a smoke screen that will deter pests.
Smoke
5 Light
Research in 2016 revealed that different types of light can attract insects. LED lights, in particular, are more effective at attracting and repelling insects than traditional lights. So, if you need to light up your garden at night, consider using LED lights to keep pests at bay.
Light
6 Ash Tree Water
The ash tree is a natural insect repellent. The oil in its leaves, the bitterness in its fruits, and the properties in its leaves and fruits all work together to create an effective natural pesticide.
To make a natural insecticide from ash tree, mix 15ml of ash tree oil (or crushed dry leaves and fruits) with 1 teaspoon of dish soap and 1.9 liters of warm water. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and shake well before use.
Ash Tree Water
7 Cigarette Butts
Cigarette butts contain chemicals that can effectively kill pests such as termites, borers, and corn earworms. To make a natural pesticide, soak 1kg of cigarette butts in 20-40 liters of water for a day. Then, crush and strain the mixture before spraying it on infested plants.
Cigarette Butts
Now you have seven natural and effective pest control solutions! Give them a try and keep following us for more helpful tips and tricks.
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