Pesticides are generally considered to be as natural as hair dye. However, we cannot say the same about some other stuff that is commercially available for our use. Do you want to get rid of green leafhoppers and aphids? Or if you wish to keep your plants protected from white flies, flea beetles and caterpillars? Just read on to find out how you can use natural insecticide sprays for your garden. What does that mean for your vegetables? If you know how and when to use pesticides in your vegetable garden then it should be possible to grow a garden that is free of pests. Organic and natural pesticides have been proven to prevent pest problems.
Natural Pesticide For Vegetable Plants
Neem oil
Neem oil is an all-natural insecticide that has been used to fight pests and diseases since ancient times. It’s extracted from the seeds of the Neem tree, which is native to India and other parts of Asia. The leaves, flowers, and bark can also be used for medicinal purposes such as treating dermatological diseases like scabies and lice or skin ulcers and acne.
Neem oil contains dozens of compounds that make it beneficial for many ailments such as malaria fever. These compounds are known as azadirachtin
Pyrethrin and Pyrethrum
Pyrethrin is a natural pesticide derived from the chrysanthemum plant. It’s a nerve toxin that paralyzes and kills insects, but can be toxic to bees if used in high concentrations. Pyrethrum is another form of pyrethrin, which is produced by drying the flowers of chrysanthemums and other members of the aster family.
When using any type of pyrethrum as a natural pesticide for your garden, be sure to wear gloves when applying it so you don’t absorb any through your skin—and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. Using this natural pesticide can make plants more resistant to certain pests; however, it should only be applied during times when these pests are not present or are at their lowest number.
Diatomaceous earth
Diatomaceous earth is an organic insecticide that can be used to control aphids, whiteflies and certain other soft-bodied insects. It works by causing insect death as a result of dehydration. The fine powdery substance is made up of fossilized remains of diatoms (a type of hard-shelled algae) which become dehydrated and develop into a powder when exposed to air. Diatomaceous earth does not kill all insects but those that are susceptible to it will die within a few hours if the appropriate amount is applied correctly.
Diatomaceous earth should be applied early in the morning or late in the day so as not to interfere with pollinating insects such as bees or butterflies who may be attracted by its sweet smell. It should be applied directly onto plants using a fine rose cultivator or dusting brush for best results on foliage without affecting flowers or fruit production.
Rosemary oil
Rosemary oil is an extract from the rosemary plant, Rosmarinus officinalis. It is known to be highly effective against pests like aphids and mites, but it has also been shown to be harmful to some beneficial insects such as bees. If you’re worried about harming beneficial insects in your garden, you may want to avoid using this natural pesticide while plants are in bloom or when pollination is taking place. When not in bloom, however, rosemary oil can be a powerful weapon against unwanted pests!
Citrus Oil
Citrus oil is an extremely effective pesticide, and it’s safe to use around the house. Don’t let its potent smell deter you from using it—citrus oil is non-toxic, won’t harm your pets or kids, and can be made at home in a matter of minutes. Take care when handling citrus oil in large quantities because it can irritate skin and eyes; wear gloves if necessary when working with it for long periods of time.
Citrus Oil Recipe:
1/4 cup peeled lemon peels
3/4 cup distilled water (or tap water)
There are many natural plant-based pesticides that you can use in your garden.
There are many natural plant-based pesticides that you can use in your garden. They are free and easy to find, if you know where to look.
- Keep a clean garden and remove pests by hand.
- Don’t use pesticides that harm bees. This includes neem oil, which is made from the neem tree (Azadirachta indica) and extracts from its leaves, twigs and fruit nectar. Neem oils contain azadirachtin, which affects insects’ nervous system but not mammals; they don’t kill bees or butterflies but they do make them lose their ability to fly or feed properly so they die of starvation or dehydration within 48 hours after coming into contact with it—and this happens whether the insect is inside or outside a patch of neem oil residue on your plants! On the other hand, if you don’t mind using something that does harm bees then there’s pyrethrum—which comes from chrysanthemum flowers (Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium)—and rotenone—which comes from legumes such as crotalaria (Crotalaria retusa). Both these chemicals are very effective against bugs without affecting other animals or people either directly through inhalation of vapors released during application processes like spraying or indirectly via ingestion of food products derived using these substances as active ingredients.”
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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 |
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Item Dimensions | |
Height | 10.3 Inches |
Width | 2.7 Inches |
Length | 4.7 Inches |
Weight | 2 Pounds |
Release Date | 2021-10-19T00:00:01Z |