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28.06.2023 - 10:01 / balconygardenweb.com
There’s nothing more annoying for a gardener than seeing pests sucking their plants. Chemical pesticides are the best way to get rid of them but they back up cancerous activity and are detrimental to the environment, that is why using natural pesticides for the garden are the safest and best option as they are inexpensive and Eco-friendly.
Neem Oil is among the most powerful natural pesticides and insecticides; it covers more than 200 species of chewing and sucking insects. It’s completely nontoxic and does not have any adverse effect on plants if used accordingly.
Take one-liter warm water and mix a half teaspoon of insecticidal soap. Stirring vigorously mix one teaspoon of neem oil in it. Fill it in a sprayer. Keep shaking the sprayer otherwise neem oil will start float on the surface. You can use the spray within eight hour but the fresh spray is recommended.
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If you are growing tomato in your garden then why not make full use of it. Tomato leaves contain compounds called alkaloids which are toxic to insects and works as a poison for some tender pests.
Chop about two cups of tomato leaves and put them in four cups of water. Steep it overnight and spray on the infected plant.
Natural insecticide made of tobacco is a great way for combating worms, aphids, and caterpillars. *It must not be used on plants of family Solanaceae which include popular plants like eggplant, tomato, potato or peppers.
Put 2 tablespoons of tobacco leaves in one gallon of water, stir and let it steep for an hour or two (the more time the stronger). Add one teaspoon of dishwashing soap and a pinch of hot pepper powder and stir it again. Strain and fill in the sprayer.
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Are you ready for some brilliant, family-friendly nature puns?
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