I’ve had a green thumb my entire life. I grew up on my grandpa’s farm and was constantly surrounded by plants and animals. When I moved into my first apartment in New York City, I quickly realized I needed to find other ways to keep bugs off of my herbs and flowers.I turned to pesticides, but soon learned how harmful they were to my health and the environment. These were not even natural pesticides! So, I began researching homemade organic pesticide recipes. From the start, I knew that essential oils would be an important part of many homemade pesticides which is why I’ve compiled this list for you so that you can use essential oils safely with your natural pesticides. Today I’d like to share with you my journey towards creating the best natural pesticide for herbs. I’ve tried so many old wives tales, and store bought concoctions that never worked. However, this past week I created a new solution to fight off pesky bugs that has surprised everyone in my family. In my research online, I’ve found the best natural pesticide for herbs that has fast acting action, minimal side effects, and great results. It’s called essential oils. And I’ll tell you more about these type of oils in this article along with how to use them in a natural pesticide for your herbs.

Best Natural Pesticide For Herbs

Introduction

Here is a list of organic pesticides that you can use to protect your herbs.

Neem oil.

Neem oil is an extract of the neem tree, which has been used in India for centuries. It’s a natural pesticide that is effective at controlling pests and diseases while also being safe to use around humans. It comes from the seeds of the neem tree, so it’s not toxic to humans or animals. Neem oil has been proven effective against over 200 plant diseases and pests, including:

• Aphids
• Fungi (such as powdery mildew)
• Mites
• Nematodes

Organic Soap Spray.

• Use an organic, natural, and biodegradable soap.
• Only use a soap that is safe for humans and pets. Be sure to read the label before using this product.
• The soap spray is effective against aphids, mites, and fungus. It can be sprayed directly on plants or diluted in water (1 part soap to 10 parts water). Do not use on plants that are flowering or fruiting as it may cause bleaching of leaves and fruit drop.

Eggshells.

Eggshells are a great way to repel pests from your herbs. They’re easy to get, free for the taking (provided you have chickens or a friend that does), and are full of calcium! The calcium in the shells is a natural fertilizer that helps keep soil healthy, so it’s not just good for our plants—it’s good for us too.

Eggshells are also safe to use around people and pets as they’re non-toxic. They can be used as an herbicide by crushing them up and sprinkling them around the base of plants to deter slugs and snails. You may want to wear gloves if you do this because some people find egg shells uncomfortable when they walk on them barefoot due to their rough texture.

If you don’t like crushing up egg shells, simply placing the intact shell over plant stems will keep pests away too!

Hot Pepper Wax Spray.

Hot Pepper Wax Spray is a safe and effective way to keep pests off of your herbs. It’s also a good option if you want to use natural pesticides that are safe for humans, but still get the same results as traditional chemical sprays.

Hot pepper wax spray is made up of capsicum (the active ingredient in chili peppers) mixed with alcohol, water, and oil – all things that are easy to find at home or in stores! The mixture is then applied directly onto the leaves and stems of plants by spraying it on with a hand pump sprayer or fogger machine (this will help cover large areas faster). It works by irritating bugs’ feet so they naturally shy away from contact with any surface coated in hot pepper waxes. This can also be applied directly onto seeds before planting them outdoors as well – just make sure not too much gets absorbed into any part of your body because it may cause skin irritation!

Garlic-Mint Tea Spray.

A garlic-mint tea spray is an excellent choice for keeping pests away from your herbs. The preparation is easy, and it’s relatively inexpensive to make. Garlic and mint are both natural repellents, with garlic being particularly well known for its antifungal properties.

The recipe:

1 quart of water

15 cloves of garlic (crushed)

10 drops of peppermint essential oil

You can use these pesticides to keep your herbs protected from pests and diseases

Pesticides are a type of pesticide. They’re used to kill pests, which can be anything from insects to weeds. Pesticides are also used to protect plants from pests, diseases and weeds.

If you want to keep your herbs safe from these harmful things then you need to use a natural pesticide!

Conclusion

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to keep your herbs safe from pests. Remember, there are many ways to protect your herbs and you should use whichever method works best for you! We hope this list helps you achieve success in protecting the plants that mean so much to us all.