The WoW Style

Introduction

Pesky insects harming your plants? Well, that can be quite a hassle, especially, if you want a more natural solution to your very natural problem.

Well, here’s the catch:

There are a lot of solutions out there. And they are more likely to throw you headfirst into a whirlpool of solutions.

But, what you need is something to lead you to the best ones out there. Now, this is where we come in.

We have put together 9 ways how to make homemade pesticide for any plants to help you out. We hope this is exactly what you need.

Throughout this guide, we’ll tell you what you’ll need and how you can get the job done. So, before jumping right into it, let’s check out the things you’ll need.

9 Ways of How to Make Homemade Pesticide for Any Plants

After going through various sources, we have laid out the 9 best ways you can make homemade pesticides for your plants.

Here goes:

Way 1 of 9: Soapy Water

Let’s start with the first solution in our list, simple soapy water. The only one that’s simpler than this is the 9th entry on our list.

So, start by mixing 5 tablespoons of dish soap with 4 cups of water. Once the mixture is ready, put it in a bottle.

Now you can spray your plants with the solution. The reason behind this working is that soap dehydrates aphids and spider mites.

Pretty neat technique, right? Well, we have eight more for you. So, let’s move to the next one.

Way 2 of 9: Neem Oil Spray

This solution comes straight from India. This spray needs to be made from the seeds of the neem tree, native to India.

It’s an age old technique that is known to work wonders in agro-based economies like that in the Indian subcontinent.

A natural insecticide like this repels aphids, scale, mites, and other small and soft-bodied insects. The spray should work perfectly on your plants.

Way 3 of 9: Pyrethrum Spray

To make this natural insecticide, you’ll need some dried chrysanthemum flowers. Powderize them once you want to start making the spray.

Now, you’ll need to mix the powder with water and dish soap if you want to create a spray. Once the mixture is ready, you can spray it.

Now, here’s a fun fact:

Pyrethrum spray is known to paralyze flying insects on contact. Therefore, many pest control companies use this pyrethrum spray to control mosquitoes.

So, that’s like killing two birds with one stone.

You can use this spray to get rid of both a pest problem and a mosquito problem (if you have any). Now, let’s move on to the next one.

Way 4 of 9: Use Some Garlic

Garlic’s strong smell not only repels vampires, but it also repels bugs. If you’re too sensitive to smells, this one’s not for you.

All you have to do is stick a clove of garlic into the plants’ soil to keep bugs away from. Everyone hates garlic breath, even bugs.

Now, let’s try a more exciting solution in the next one.

Way 5 of 9: Pepper Spray

Pepper spray doesn’t save you from robbers and muggers only. It also keeps away pests and insects.

Start by making a solution. Add 2 tablespoons red pepper, 6 drops of dish soap, and a gallon of water. Now spray it on your plant to keep it safe.

Black pepper, chili pepper, paprika, and ginger also work because they contain capsaicin, which repels spider mites and other insects.

Way 6 of 9: Alcohol Spray

Now we’ll work on a spray that needs alcohol in it. This one repels insects from houseplants and tropical foliage.

Start by creating a solution, mixing 1/2 cups of 70 % isopropyl alcohol with a quart of water. That’s it. Your insect repellent is ready for use.

Now you can spray it over your plants or tropical foliage to get your desired results. Let’s check out the next way we can repel these pesky insects.

Way 7 of 9: Nicotine Spray

This way of repelling annoying pests comes in handy when dealing with leaf chewing insects. You can easily fix this by using a Nicotine Spray.

First, prepare a nicotine tea by soaking 1 cup of dried and crushed tobacco leaves in 1 gallon of warm water, along with a quarter teaspoon of dish soap.

After that, strain it for 30 minutes, and spray the mixture directly on the leaves. This should work pretty well for you.

Way 8 of 9: Herbal Liquid Spray

Essential oils from some herbs can repel insects. This includes the essential oils from sage, thyme, basil, rosemary, mint, rue, and lavender.

To create this herbal repellent spray, start by taking crushed leaves or trimmings and soak them in a bucket of water overnight, and strain.

You can also dilute the store-bought essential oil with water. Planting these herbs in your yard to detract insects is also an option.

Way 9 of 9: Water as the Last Resort

Now, let’s come to the original method of getting rid of pests and insects. Spraying water can be your last resort.

You can use this method when you don’t have the means for the ways mentioned above and need a quick solution. Just spray water in large amounts and that should do the trick.

To know more such tips, you can visit agoodgarden.com

Some Final Words

That’s all we had on how to make a homemade pesticide for any plants. We laid out these 9 ways to help you out as much as we could.

Now it’s time for you to make the best of them. You can use them in different combinations to fit your own scenario.

Some solutions work against tropical foliage, while others work against houseplants. So, it’s best to use combinations.

We’d recommend you to set the kind of plants you want to protect at first. Then choose a solution according to your need.

Other than that, if there’s something you think we should cover, you can let us know in the comments below.

Till then, stay safe and healthy.