- 1. Natural insecticide with garlic
- 2. Homemade insecticide with cooking oil
- 3. Homemade insecticide with soap
- 4. Natural insecticide with Neem Tea
These 3 homemade insecticides that we indicate here can be used to combat pests such as aphids, being useful to use inside and outside the home and do not harm health and do not contaminate the soil, being a better option for your health and the environment.
It is best to spray these insecticides in the morning when the sun is not too hot to avoid the risk of burning the leaves.
1. Natural insecticide with garlic
The natural insecticide of garlic and peppers is great to be applied to plants that you have indoors or in the yard because it has properties that repel insects protecting plants from pests.
Ingredients
- 1 large head of garlic1 large pepper1 liter of water1 / 2 cup dishwashing liquid
Method of preparation
In a blender, beat the garlic, pepper and water and let it stand overnight. Filter the liquid and mix with the detergent. Put the mixture in a spray bottle and spray the plants once a week or until the pests are controlled.
This natural insecticide can be kept in the refrigerator and lasts for 1 month.
2. Homemade insecticide with cooking oil
Ingredients
- 50 ml of biodegradable liquid detergent2 lemons3 spoons of cooking oil1 spoon of baking soda1 liter of water
Preparation:
Mix the ingredients and store in a tightly closed container.
3. Homemade insecticide with soap
Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of liquid soap and 1 liter of water.
Preparation
Mix everything well and put in a spray bottle. Apply insecticide to plants whenever necessary.
4. Natural insecticide with Neem Tea
Another good natural insecticide is Neem tea, a medicinal plant that has bactericidal properties that does not contaminate food, but manages to eliminate the pests and aphids that infest plants and crops.
Ingredients
- 1 liter of water 5 tablespoons (dry) neem leaves
Method of preparation
Place the ingredients in a pan and boil for a few minutes. Strain and use cold. A good tip for using this homemade pesticide is to put this tea in a spray bottle and spray it on the leaves of the plants.
If you use it in foods such as fruits and vegetables, remember to wash it with water before consumption.
