Comments on: 11 Natural Pesticides for Garden and Home https://balconygardenweb.com/natural-pesticides-for-garden/ Revamp Small Garden Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:30:11 +0000 hourly 1 By: Martiens https://balconygardenweb.com/natural-pesticides-for-garden/#comment-415949 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:48:50 +0000 https://balconygardenweb.com/?p=989#comment-415949 I would seriously like to know more about the production area suitable for planting Ylang Ylang please. Thx.

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By: Deborah, https://balconygardenweb.com/natural-pesticides-for-garden/#comment-330327 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:42:52 +0000 https://balconygardenweb.com/?p=989#comment-330327 My lemon tree is in a pot, the first time it produce 5 lemons, the lemons remain very small, started to turn yellow and drop off the tree, the lemon tree is four years old. I give the it citrus fertilizer. I’m from Barbados, a very warm climate.

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By: Angyalka https://balconygardenweb.com/natural-pesticides-for-garden/#comment-299346 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 23:50:51 +0000 https://balconygardenweb.com/?p=989#comment-299346 I have to admit that this one is new to me, but I ve seen enough mentions of it now to warrant its inclusion here as a natural pesticide. Tomato plants are part of the nightshade family, and as such, contain alkaloids such as the aptly named tomatine, which can effectively control aphids and other insects. ? ? To make tomato leaf spray for a natural insecticide, chop two cups of fresh tomato leaves (which can be taken from the bottom part of the plant) into one quart of water, and let steep overnight. Strain out the plant material and spray onto plant foliage.

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By: Lois https://balconygardenweb.com/natural-pesticides-for-garden/#comment-12156 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 01:05:04 +0000 https://balconygardenweb.com/?p=989#comment-12156 I just spent a whole month picking the beetles off by hand. Unfortunately that is the safest way to get rid of them for the environment. Also I save and crush eggshells in my food processor to use as the diamatious earth substitute. They don’t like to walk on it. Also a weak solution of cinammon and water also helps. Then after all that they just disappeared. They had been attacking my crepe myrtle and fruit trees and also my wild roses. Good luck with those beasts!!!!

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By: TrudieB https://balconygardenweb.com/natural-pesticides-for-garden/#comment-10883 Sun, 11 Jun 2017 19:48:58 +0000 https://balconygardenweb.com/?p=989#comment-10883 In reply to Laura Cagle.

I don’t know how big your Crepe Myrtle is, but if practical, you could try Diatomaceous Earth. It’s a powder-type substance that consists of ancient fossilised shells (I think?) that have sharp edges on all sides. The way it works is that when a insect crawls over the powder, they are sort of injured in that their soft body or even the hard shell will be pierced or sliced. This allows crucial moisture to leave their bodies, leading to dehydration and death. Apparently it will affect the adults as well as the young, but even if only effective on soft-bodied new crawlers, eventually your infestation will have to end because no more hatchings means no more adults. Pretty sure it does effect the adults too, though.

IMPORTANT!!!: MAKE SURE YOU BUY DIATOMACEOUS EARTH AT THE GARDEN NURSERY. THERE’S ALSO A KIND OF DM USED IN POOL FILTERS THAT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR PEST CONTROL (might have chemical component you don’t want in the garden) Diatomaceous Earth in pure form is acceptable for Organic Methods used in Vegetable Garden. Probably not a bad idea to waer a dust mask and eye protection while in use. You probably could just put a little in the crotches of the branches, and eventually the bugs will have to crawl around in it; if most of the activity seems to be on the leaves, put the DM there. You don’t need to create a huge cloud of powder around your tree for it to be effective. GOOD LUCK!

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By: Laura Cagle https://balconygardenweb.com/natural-pesticides-for-garden/#comment-3927 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 22:39:28 +0000 https://balconygardenweb.com/?p=989#comment-3927 HELP!! JapanesebBeetles are eating my roses and Crrpe Myrtle buds. I hand pick 100’s and kill them by dropping them in soapy water; however, I kill 1 hundred and 300 hatch out! I’m fighting a loosing battle but I can’t give up. Out of desperation I sprayed with a strong solution of Spectracide and cried when I saw all the dead “good guys”!…..so, that is not an option.

Is there any help for my nightmare??

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By: Team BGW https://balconygardenweb.com/natural-pesticides-for-garden/#comment-31 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 03:03:38 +0000 https://balconygardenweb.com/?p=989#comment-31 In reply to Inez Rufus.

You can read this article to learn what is insecticidal soap

If it is unavailable at your location you can easily make it at home. To learn how to make it read this.

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By: Inez Rufus https://balconygardenweb.com/natural-pesticides-for-garden/#comment-30 Sun, 31 May 2015 01:18:34 +0000 https://balconygardenweb.com/?p=989#comment-30 What is insecticidal soap? Is it available in India? If yes, by what name? TIA

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By: Lou Meeth Worden https://balconygardenweb.com/natural-pesticides-for-garden/#comment-29 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 12:52:44 +0000 https://balconygardenweb.com/?p=989#comment-29 Neem oil can hurt bees, so don’t use it on blooming plants. Be very careful with using this “natural” spray. I use Neem oil, but I use it very sparingly and never on a flowering plant!

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