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How to Get Rid of Pests on Plants Naturally

Mary Smith
By Mary Smith. Updated: March 16, 2017
How to Get Rid of Pests on Plants Naturally

Plants require sensitive care and it is wonderful to see them grow and flourish thanks to the attention given to them and the favorable conditions in which they live in. Their biggest problem are pests, as they can damage our whole garden in a short time.

In addition to knowing how to avoid pests, it is essential to know how to act once these have been identified. In oneHOWTO we know how pesticides and herbicides can be unhealthy for your garden, so we'd like to give you some tips on how to get rid of pests on plants naturally.

Tobacco

The first remedy to control pests naturally is by using tobacco. Nicotine is an infallible insecticide against aphids. In addition, its preparation is easy: we only need a few cigarettes that we will place in a liter of water for 24 hours.

After this time, strain the liquid (which will have a yellowish color) and put in a container with a spray pump. Spray the affected plants with it and you will soon notice results.

Liquid detergent for dishes

As aphids are the most common pests for plants, here is another easy to make and use homemade remedy to combat them. We only need to mix a small amount of liquid detergent for dishes with hot water and pulverize the mixture on the affected plants. In this case, we will also notice quick results.

How to Get Rid of Pests on Plants Naturally - Liquid detergent for dishes

Neem oil

To block the process of larval transformation, preventing these from reproducing on our plants, nothing better than Neem oil. This is an oil obtained from the fruits of Neem (Azadirachta indica). As a biodegradable product to use it we need only place it on the floor of the plants affected. It will also repel mosquitoes effectively.

Repellent plants

Furthermore, there is nothing lost by having repellent plants that considerably help to avoid pests. Notable in this task are lavender, basil, sage, mint, thyme, rosemary and ore. While, on the other hand, plants that attract pests are fennel, the marjoram, dill and starflower; this is why you should avoid planting them near plants that are already infested.

How to Get Rid of Pests on Plants Naturally - Repellent plants

Attract beneficial insects

Another alternative is to attract beneficial insects to your garden. These include praying mantis, ladybirds and green lacewings. These insects will eat the pests and keep your plants healthy naturally. The way to lure them into your garden is to give them a garden where they can eat, drink and shelter.

If you can't get these bugs to live in your garden, you can also buy them.

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Tips

  • There are also several products you can buy that are organic and will not intoxicate your garden such as several Soaps and oils you can find in your local garden center.
  • You can avoid plant diseases by using organic fungicides such as sulfur and copper.
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