There is no magic bullet for keeping your garden and indoor plants free from insect pests. Some tricks I have learned over the years provide ways to cope with bugs without resorting to nasty chemicals. Here are my tips for pest control, including homemade insecticidal sprays (soap sprays) and...
Organic Pest Control Garden Spray Homemade Fly Spray for Animals 20+ Natural Insect Repellents You Can Make DIY Liquid Fence Recipe If you happen to sustain injuries in your battles, there’s always the DIY Bug Bite Relief Stick. And here’s another heavy-hitter to add to the list: this...
While outdoors, look for plants not bothered by insects… even nearby weeds. It’s a non-toxic mixture, meaning it can be safely used even on your vegetable garden plants up until the day of harvest. You never know… blending some up to make some type of spray could be the new ingredi...
To prevent fungal diseases, apply baking soda spray for tomatoes to the plants every seven to 14 days (or after each rain event) until the humidity levels no longer promote infections. Before spraying, remove infected foliage and anygarden mulchsurrounding the plants. Then give your tomatoes a ...
Keep reading to learn some different options for bee-friendly garden pest control and how to integrate them into your garden. Controlling unwanted pests in your garden can be a challenge all season long. Many gardeners resort to chemical pesticides in an effort to protect their gardens. The prob...
Flies and ladybugs are attracted to black lights. Pick up a few supplies from your hardware store to make your own black light bug trap at home rather than spending a small fortune from a pest control expert. Fit a black light bulb into a clamp-light fixture. This light will attract the...
Insecticidal soaps are particularly effective for soft-bodied pests such as aphids, whiteflies and spider mites. The soaps are absorbed through the insect’s body and clog their membranes, therefore killing them. These soaps are highly effective for pest control and are safe for humans, animals an...