Garlic's bug-repelling properties won't eliminate an existing insect infestation. To transform garlic repellent into anontoxic but lethal treatment for soft-bodied insect pests, make your own garlic andsoap solution. Measure 1 generous tablespoon of the liquid soap, 1/2 tablespoon of the cooking...
This spray is an effective pest deterrent and is inexpensive to make. It can be used for most insects and pests that are making their home in your garden. It is particularly effective for aphids, Japanese bean beetles and squash bugs. Place 4 or more cayenne peppers in a blender. You ca...
A versatile repellent for everything from tiny aphids to marauding deer, cayenne pepper spray is one of the go-to formulas for organic gardeners — especially thrifty ones. The homemade insecticide reportedly will also repel such damaging garden pests as beetles, leafhoppers and spittlebugs. Eve...
Overcrowded plants are more prone to insect and disease issues which in turn affects plant health and growth. When plants are plagued by pests or plant diseases expect yield to be affected. If peppers are planted too close, they’ll grow into their neighbors. This reduces air circulation around...
Try sprinkling cayenne pepper, ground chili peppers, or pepper flakes around your plants when they are ready to bloom. Peppers have “capsaicin” which squirrels hate, so it’s a natural squirrel deterrent. Or, make a pepper spray; you can mix dried pepper with apple cider vinegar. Note: ...
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Pests/Diseases On the note of pests, be meticulous with peppers and check regularly. One way to keep tabs on pest populations is to hang yellow sticky traps. You can buy these or make your own by slathering petroleum jelly onto squares of yellow cards and then hanging them up among your ...
Pests to watch out for include cutworms, tomato hornworms, aphids, spider mites, and thrips. You can avoid many of these problems by planting disease-resistant pepper varieties and practicing crop rotation. POPULAR VARIETIES—HOT & SWEET PEPPERS Photo by: Madonna Giorgadze / Shutterstock Shishito...
Where to plant turnips Plant turnips in loose, compost-rich soil free of stones. Keep the soil evenly moist for fast growth; roots will be mild-flavored if the soil is kept moist. Floating row covers installed on the day of sowing will keep turnips free of insect pests. Mulch with loo...
Cockroach Sprays- UseTERRO®Spider and Ant Killer Spraythroughout the infestation area. Focus the spray on places where cockroaches hide to eradicate them. This non-staining indoor/outdoor spray remains an effective cockroach killer for up to 12 months. To apply, spray into cracks, crevices an...