Growing vegetables is great for your mind, body, and spirit. It gives you a sense of accomplishment and the reward of fresh vegetables in your pantry. But if you are an avid grower, you have to put up with many pests. So what can you do? Try these 5 homemade pesticide for vegetables to keep pests away from your valuable crops. There are many different types of pesticides you can use for your vegetable garden. Making homemade pesticide for vegetables is not only beneficial for the environment, but is effective in killing harmful insects and furthering the growth of your plants. When it comes to gardening, homemade pesticides are the best solution for dealing with common plant diseases. Homemade pesticides and fungicides contain no harsh chemicals, no petroleum by-products, and yet they can be very effective in eradicating common plant diseases.

Best Homemade Pesticide For Vegetables

Introduction

If you’re worried about using harsh chemicals on your vegetables and herbs, here’s an easy, all-natural solution that requires ingredients you probably already have in your home.

This easy to make homemade pesticide works as a natural insect repellent and uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

This easy to make homemade pesticide works as a natural insect repellent and uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. The best part is that it’s safe for humans and pets, so there’s no need to worry about having it around your food or on your plants.

The essential oils used in this recipe do have an unpleasant odor, but one that dissipates quickly when diluted during use. For best results, combine the ingredients in a small mixing bowl with ½ cup of water or less (depending on how strong you want the solution). Mix until well combined then pour into a spray bottle.

What You’ll Need: 1 Quart (32 ounces) of Water 2 Tbsp Baking Soda 1/2 tsp dish soap

You’ll need:

• 1 Quart (32 ounces) of Water
• 2 Tbsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp dish soap

Here’s the recipe!

• Mix 10 parts water with 1 part vinegar in a spray bottle.
• Apply to plants once per week as needed, being careful not to spray leaves directly. Spray under leaves and along stems of your plants until they’re completely coated in the mixture.
• Store unused portions in an airtight container or jar for up to a month before using it again!

Conclusion

This is just one of the many natural pesticides you can make at home, but it’s one of the easiest and most effective. For more information on how to keep your garden healthy and protect it from pests, check out our blog post: “5 Ways to Keep Pests Out Of Your Garden.”