There are several reasons why you would want to use homemade organic pesticides for your garden. With that being said, most people don’t know how these pesticides work, or how effective they can be. If you’re looking for natural pesticide spray recipes, then this is going to be very useful. Natural pesticides are the rage today. We want to use chemicals that make our life easier yet healthier without compromising our health. We all want the best from both worlds — cleanliness and health — and we strive for that with both our indoor life and organic gardening garden landscaping. That’s why you’ll find organic pesticides in sprays, pesticides for plants, and other organic materials in your gardening needs.

Natural Pesticide For Plants

Neem Oil

Neem Oil

Neem oil is an effective pesticide for plants. It is non-toxic to humans, pets and beneficial insects. Neem oil is made from the seeds of the neem tree, which was traditionally used by Indian farmers as a natural insect repellent and pesticide.

Tobacco

Tobacco is a natural pesticide that can be used to control aphids, beetles, cutworms, spider mites, squash bugs, and tomato hornworms. Tobacco spray is not harmful to humans or pets.

Garlic Spray

Garlic spray is a natural pesticide that can be used to kill aphids, mites and other insects. It also makes a great repellant for many types of pests. Garlic spray works because it contains sulfur compounds which are poisonous to insects. This makes the garlic vapors toxic to both the soft-bodied insects like aphids and spider mites as well as the hard-bodied (exoskeleton) insect such as ticks and fleas.

The garlic is first dried out before use in order to increase its potency, as fresh garlic has lower concentrations of sulfur compounds than dried cloves do once they have been processed into powder or paste form. Once dryed out completely you can now use your homemade pesticide in several different ways:

• Spray directly on plants
• Add 1 tbsp per gallon of water then dilute further with more water if needed before spraying plants

Insecticidal Soap Spray

Insecticidal soap spray is a popular organic pesticide for plants and vegetables. The oil component of this natural pesticide kills insects by dissolving the protective wax layer on their exoskeleton, while the soap component serves as a surfactant to help the oil spread across the surface of the insect. Because it’s only effective when sprayed directly onto an insect, you need to be careful about how you use it: spraying too much can damage your plants, but not spraying enough won’t kill off any pests at all.

To make this natural pesticide yourself:

• Add ½ cup of vegetable oil to 1 gallon of water (use more or less depending on how large an area you’re treating) in a spray bottle; stir until well combined.
• Add 2 tablespoons of liquid detergent (not powdered soap), such as dishwashing liquid or laundry detergent; stir again until well combined.

Orange oil

Orange oil, derived from orange rinds and other citrus fruits, is great for keeping insects at bay. It’s effective against aphids, whiteflies and spider mites—and it’ll also kill ants, mealybugs or scale insects (the annoying little bugs that like to live in crevices). You can use it to spray plants directly or mix it with soap before spraying. Orange oil kills eggs and larvae of harmful pests without harming beneficial bugs like bees or ladybugs.

This natural pesticide is safe enough to use around kids and pets—not that they’ll be in your garden while you’re applying it anyway!

Chili pepper spray

To make your own chili pepper spray, you’ll need:

• Chili powder or cayenne powder (for example, 2 1/2 cups)
• Water (1 cup) or vinegar (1 cup)
• Dish soap or castile soap

Cayenne Pepper spray

Cayenne pepper spray is a great option when you only have a small infestation. It’s also an inexpensive alternative to store-bought pesticides, making it a great choice if you’re on a tight budget. You’ll need:

• Cayenne pepper powder (or any other type of hot pepper)
• Water
• Spray bottle (you can use an empty plastic water bottle)