One of the most popular herbs in the world, basil brings many benefits to your garden. Basil has a delicious smell that lures bees and butterflies, but it also tends to attract bugs in your garden with its sweet smell. If you want to grow basil and have lots of flowers for decoration or for culinary purposes, this article will provide you with a homemade organic basil bug spray to keep bugs away from your plants. Basil is a wonderful garden herb for the home, but there is nothing worse than pests eating away at your plants. That’s why homemade pesticide for basil is a must. The fruits of your labor will be delicious, and no greedy bugs will be able to take a bite out of it. When it comes to boosting the health of your basil, you should always look for natural means first. Here we will show you how to make pest control spray to keep those pesky critters off of your plant.
Natural Pesticide For Basil
Here is a brief step by step video about how to make the natural pesticide for basil.
- How to make a natural pesticide:
- Fill a spray bottle with water, and add 1 teaspoon of dish soap. Use hot water if you can, as it will help dissolve the soap faster. Shake well or stir until the liquid is completely mixed together with no bubbles or suds left in the bottle.
- Spray your basil plants thoroughly with this mixture every few days until they are growing very well and producing lots of leaves! Make sure that you do not apply too much at once; if you do, it may burn their roots or simply wash away before it has had time to work (and we want our basil plants protected!).
Try this natural pesticide for basil!
It’s easy to spot diatomaceous earth in nature, as it resembles tiny white grains of sand. This is a product that you can buy at a garden center or hardware store and use as an alternative to pesticides. It’s made up of the fossilized remains of prehistoric microorganisms called diatoms (which are actually algae), and while it may be safe for humans, it’s dangerous to bugs like aphids because their exoskeletons are made up of waxy material that absorbs water easily. When they come into contact with an abrasive substance like DE—which contains sharp edges—they get cut open by these jagged particles.
- Insect killer: kills aphids, mealybugs, mites, white flies, and more
- Fast acting: kills listed insects in minutes and is effective against adult, larvae, and nymph stages of pests
- Easy to use: ready-to-use bottle makes application easy
- Use on: for indoor or outdoor use on roses, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and even houseplants
- For use on vegetables, flowers, fruits and houseplants
Additional Info :
| Color | Ready-to-Use |
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 10.5 Inches |
| Width | 4.8 Inches |
| Length | 2.3 Inches |
| Weight | 1.5 Pounds |
| Release Date | 2011-05-23T00:00:01Z |
- Safe
- Extra Concentrated for Long-Lasting Protection
- Natural Ingredients Proven Effective in the Real World
- Large 16oz Bottle
- Powerful Essential Oil
Additional Info :
| Item Dimensions | |
| Weight | 1 Pounds |
- Used Book in Good Condition
Additional Info :
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 7.75 Inches |
| Width | 0.5 Inches |
| Length | 5 Inches |
| Weight | 0.34 Pounds |
| Release Date | 2000-01-01T00:00:01Z |
- KILLS & REPELS. A flea and tick preventative and a treatment, this pest-repellent spray is powered by natural essential oils and protects your pets and family.
- SPRAY & PLAY! Safe for cats, dogs and people of all ages, with no wait time for drying or reentry into sprayed areas and environments. Just attach directly to a garden hose, spray your backyard, and enjoy. Keep the bottle & Refill the sprayer with our Flea and Tick Spray Concentrate!
- TREATS UP TO 5,000 SQUARE FEET. Can be safely used on lawns, gardens, grass, patios, dog kennels, vegetables, flowers, siding, brick, paint and more. Treat an existing pest infestation or for prevention. Application coverage depends on water pressure and walking speed.
- NO HARSH CHEMICALS. No artificial colors, fragrances or harsh pesticides. Made in the USA from powerful, sustainable, plant-based ingredients. Safe when sprayed outdoors around pets, kids, and beneficial insects like bees and butterflies. Cruelty-Free and biodegradable. Keep the bottle & Refill the sprayer with our Flea and Tick Spray Concentrate!
- POWERFULLY EFFECTIVE WITH THE PUREST, NATURAL ESSENTIAL OILS. Powered by cedar oil, Wondercide is safe pest protection that’s proven to work, especially for flea, tick, and mosquito removal. Packaging May Vary.
Additional Info :
| Item Dimensions | |
| Width | 6.2 |
| Length | 2.3 |
- Add a layer of protection to your clothing and gear with Permethrin insect and tick repellent spray — perfect for use on shirts, jackets, pants, socks, shoes, boots, sleeping bags, tents, netting, when outdoors, camping, hunting, or on travel
- Ideal for backpacking, backyard BBQs, and other outdoor activities, it’s effective against more than 55 kinds of insects — from disease-spreading ticks (Lyme disease) and mosquitoes (West Nile and Zika viruses) to chiggers, spiders, mites, and more
- Permethrin spray bonds to fabric fibers for up to 6 weeks or through 6 washings (whichever comes first) and won’t stain or damage clothing, fabrics, plastics, finished surfaces, or outdoor gear; odorless after drying
- Reduce likelihood of a tick bite by 73.6 times by treating shoes and socks with Permethrin (University of Rhode Island study – 2017)
- 24-ounce trigger spray bottle treats five complete outfits (updated EPA dosage is 4.5 ounces per outfit consisting of shirt, pants, and socks); maximize protection by pairing with Sawyer Picaridin topical repellent for the skin
Additional Info :
| Color | Yellow |
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 3 Inches |
| Width | 3 Inches |
| Length | 9 Inches |
| Weight | 1.1 Pounds |
| Release Date | 2011-10-28T00:00:01Z |