Aphids, spider mites, mealybugs, and brussel sprouts bugs can be pesky. They will eat through plants causing them to become discolored and weak over time. Here’s a list of natural organic pest control options that you can use to get rid of those garden pests this season so that your brussel sprouts grow big, look colorful, and taste sweet. Not all ​pesticides are created equal. Let’s face it, some of them are extremely dangerous to your health and the environment. If you’re looking for natural options, you can use water as a pesticide by spraying a little bit on the leaves. It won’t kill bugs but it will keep them away. Your other option is to spray some alcohol-based hand sanitizer around your sprouts. I realize this is a bit counter-intuitive since it’s not natural, but hand sanitizer does effectively kill bugs. Do not use dish soap because it can burn your sprouts leaves.

Natural Pesticide For Brussel Sprouts

Not all insects are bad, however.

To defend themselves from these hungry mouths, plants have evolved a variety of different defenses.

To defend themselves from these hungry mouths, plants have evolved a variety of different defenses. Some are literally poisonous, while others are only harmful to insects and other creatures. A plant’s defense mechanisms aren’t exactly the same as the chemical pesticides we use in our gardens, but they share similar goals: keeping pests out and keeping the rest of us safe from them.

Chemical pesticides are also harmful to the environment and us too.

Chemical pesticides are also harmful to the environment and us too. They can harm wildlife, pollute soil and water, and even affect human health. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that agricultural pesticides have been linked with cancer in humans as well as developmental problems in children. You may be surprised to learn that it is legal for pesticide residues on food to exceed safety limits if they are applied correctly!

There are a variety of homemade organic sprays you can use.

There are a variety of homemade organic sprays you can use. These include garlic, chive and onion spray; cayenne pepper spray; lemon and orange oil spray; soap spray; oil sprays (olive or vegetable oils); neem oil sprays.

Learn how to create your own safe organic pesticide sprays.

You can create your own safe organic pesticide sprays by following these simple steps:

• Collect ingredients. You will need organic apple cider vinegar and water in a one-to-eight ratio, meaning one part vinegar to eight parts water. You can also add 2 tablespoons of liquid castile soap per gallon of spray. If you choose to add essential oils, which are optional but recommended for their antibacterial properties, use about 20 drops per gallon of spray.* Prepare the solution. Combine all of the ingredients together in a large bucket or container (plastic or glass) that has a lid.* Apply the solution. Spray your Brussel sprouts with the homemade organic pesticide spray three times weekly for two weeks.* Store it—or dispose of it! Dispose leftover portions immediately after applying so pests do not have access to them; store any unused portions in an airtight container away from heat sources like radiators and windowsills