Baby Bio 86600241 Houseplant Bug Killer, 1L - Fast Acting Control of Houseplant Insect Pests - with 2 Weeks Protection Against Fruit Fly, Whitefly, Greenfly and More - Insect Repellant Spray

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Plant doctor Maryah Greene recommends disinfecting your gardening tools with rubbing alcohol before tasks that can cause plant stress, such as propagating your plants. "Before you go in and cut your plant, or even switch between different plants, make sure [your shears are] clean, and they have a sharp edge," she says. Make sure you're handling your plants with clean hands, too. 3. Make sure you’re waiting long enough in between waterings After dealing with your first (or second, or even third!) houseplant bug infestation, you’ll likely never want to deal with one ever again. Another standard method is using chemicals. Chemicals can effectively kill or repel pests, but they can also be dangerous to humans and the environment. Another downside of using chemicals is that pests may become resistant to them over time. To use it as a pest control method, all you do is use cotton swabs dipped in rubbing alcohol and dab it on top of the pests. They hate it. Especially mealybugs.

As soon as you notice a plant with any type of bug problem… Quarantine it! Separate it from all other plants. Put it in the shower cubicle or a room with no other plants around. By creating a barrier between the plant and the pest, bug sprays can reduce the amount of damage done to plants.

Managing common pests

But, get this… Whilst it is organic, it’s not long-lasting. High temperatures and exposure to UV light will reduce its potency. For that reason, like neem oil, spray when the temperature is cooler, but instead of in the morning, apply it at night. The witch hazel or vodka is to act as a preservative and prevents mold or bacteria from growing in your spray. If you use a product that requires to be diluted with water, mix only as much as you expect to use in one day. Be sure to use it that day. You must dilute the mixture before using it. To use the spray, add two tablespoons garlic oil mix to a pint of water. Spray plants generously. Slug Deterrent It’s not good to assume. Like because it’s safe for indoor use, you can safely use it in the garden.

Soap and water bug spray is a homemade insecticide that works by suffocating and dehydrating the bugs. It is easy to make and safe for your plants and pets. Here is how to make and use soap and water bug spray for indoor plants. The natural formula of this insecticide spray uses the existing properties of neem oil to repel insects, kill fungi, and treat plant diseases. It can be used on indoor and outdoor plants up to the day of harvest, ensuring that the fruits and vegetables grown in the gardens are protected until they are ready to be harvested. Avoid overwatering or underwatering your plants as this can stress them and make them more susceptible to pests. The problem there is… There’s no such thing. Dish-washing liquid is not a soap. It’s a detergent. Castile soap is a true soap. If you’d like to take a shot at growing herbs indoors, grow them near your other plants so the smell stops any other pests being attracted to your plants.

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If you want to make it more effective, toss some chopped up spicy herbs ( jalapenos, Habanero etc.) to your mix and add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper. A garlic spray is a great way to keep pests out of your garden and away from your plants. It is a natural pesticide that has been used for centuries, and it has many benefits since it is easy to use and very effective.