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Natural Organic Pesticides For Green Gardening

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May 11, 2023 By Riley E. Carlson 7 Comments

Looking for natural organic pesticides? Stop the pests in their tracks without adding any harmful toxic chemicals to the earth. These natural organic pest removing remedies will work wonders in your yard, and make the world a greener place.

Natural Organic Pesticides For Green Gardening

Natural Organic Pesticides

Any homesteader will tell you that one constant enemy in the garden are pests. You get rid of them one day then they’re back the next. That’s the reason why many folks resort to pesticides; since it’s a quick and easy solution to this problem, but NOT ME! I don’t want to ever bite into produce that has been covered in chemicals that I can’t even make sense of. That’s why I’m all about natural organic solutions to keep pests away. Here are a few suggestions that can help your garden become pest-free the organic way in no time.


Source: Fix.com Blog

Pesticide-Free Gardening

Natural ways to fight off pests and save your garden!

 

Oil Spray – Natural Organic Pesticide Recipe

Oil Spray - Natural Organic Pesticide Recipe - Click here to learn how to make this and keep the pests out of your garden!
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon dish soap
  • 1 cup cooking oil (from a newly opened bottle)

Instructions:

Blend water with oil mix at a ratio of 4 teaspoons of oil mixture to 1 pint of water.

Usage: 

Spray on vegetables once a week.

Provides Protection From:

  • Aphids
  • Thrips
  • Spider mites
  • Whiteflies

Storage:

Store in a cool, dark, dry location.

 

Red Pepper Spray – Natural Organic Pesticide Recipe

Red Pepper Spray
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon red pepper powder
  • 6 drops dish soap
  • 1 gallon water

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients together.

Usage: 

Spray on vegetables once a week.

Provides Protection From:

  • Leafhoppers
  • Spittlebugs
  • Beetles
  • Loopers

Storage:

Store in a cool, dark, dry location.

 

Garlic Spray – Natural Organic Pesticide Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 10 to 12 garlic cloves
  • 1 quart water
  • 1 cup cooking oil

Instructions:

Using a blender, mix garlic cloves and water. Strain mixture through cheesecloth into a small bowl. Add cooking oil. Let mixture stand for two days before use.

Usage: 

Spray on vegetables, fruits, or herbs every few days.

Provides Protection From:

  • Mealybugs
  • Aphids
  • Sucking insects
  • Mice
  • Deer

Storage:

Store in a refrigerator or freeze. Best if used within a week in refrigerator or freeze to prevent rotting.

 

Baby Shampoo Spray – Natural Organic Pesticide Recipe

Baby Shampoo Spray - use this in your garden as a natural pesticide. Keep reading for the natural organic pesticide RECIPE
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons baby shampoo
  • 1 gallon water

Instructions:

Mix baby shampoo and water.

Usage: 

Spray on vegetables. After several hours, carefully spray the mixture off with water. It is not recommended to use this spray on vegetables with wax-like coating, such as squash, and on plants with hairy leaves. Use spray on overcast days.

Provides Protection From:

  • Codling moths
  • Aphids
  • Thrips
  • Spider mites
  • Scale insects
  • Whiteflies

Storage:

Store at normal household temperatures.

 

The Best Crops for a Pesticide-Free Garden

These are the best fruits and vegetables to grow in your pesticide free garden - keep reading to learn more!
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  • Apples
  • Celery
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Cucumbers
  • Grapes
  • Nectarines
  • Peaches
  • Potatoes
  • Snap Peas
  • Spinach
  • Strawberries
  • Sweet Bell Peppers

Looking for healthy recipes to try out your chemical-free produce? You’ll love these 11 Best Salad Recipes from our sister site HomemadeRecipes.com


Have you used any of these natural organic pesticides? Let us know how they’ve worked for you in the comments!

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Need more pest control tips? Check out: Common Garden Pests and How to Manage Them

Common Garden Pests and How to Manage Them

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