I have over 35 houseplants. I put some outside in the summer, my problem is bugs are all over in the dirt. I want something that will get rid of bugs but WON'T harm my plants or the nutirients in the dirt. Any suggestions? I am open to home remidies and mass-production products. Thanks!
2006-10-09 05:17:32 · 9 answers · asked by Dorothy 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Spray with soapy water for topical control of aphids(grate and dissolve in hot water soap flakes, cool and spray)
Garlic and chili peppers are both potent insect repellents. A mixture of both, liquefied in a blender and mixed with water, can be used as an effective spray for a whole host of pest insects.
Pyrethrum spray. This is an insecticide that has been used effectively to control insects for decades and is non-persistent, decomposing rapidly in the environment. These qualities make it an excellent choice for the control of garden and agricultural pests. The plant used for the production of the insecticide is Tanacetum cinerariaefolium a member of the chrysanthemum plant family.You can make your own if you have a supply of the plant.
Happy Gardening
2006-10-09 11:29:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I have found that a systemic insecticide for houseplants works great.
I have also used a product that is in a liquid solution to be used as a soil drench that is 100% safe for everything, except fungus-gnats and mosquitoes. It's 100% organic because it is the natural occurring bacteria that the gnat and/or mosquito larvae feed on. This is the same bacteria that is used in "mosquito-dunks", which are used in outdoor bird baths and ornamental ponds, etc.
The site where I get mine is offered below.
I have had great success with this type of treatment for all my houseplants.
Professionals use this in greenhouses as a means of natural pest control.
You'll learn more at the site that sells the kind I use.
Hope this helps, Dave
http://www.gardensalive.com/category.asp?c=13
2006-10-10 11:22:35 · answer #2 · answered by what'sthis4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a natural solution, you can use soapy water sprayed with a sprayer to get rid of bugs. Another product is diatamaceous earth that looks like soil and you sprinkle it around the area.
You can use most any pesticide but hopefully you would look at a natural appraoch to.
You can search for other natural products you can buy but you can use things like soap that you have under the sink and will work just fine.
2006-10-09 05:22:54 · answer #3 · answered by julie l 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really like Shultz Houseplant Insect Killer. It's made from crysanthemum flowers so it's natural and it will kill all stages of most insects and it lasts for about 4 weeks.
If you want something with no poison use Neem Oil, Horticultural Oil, or Insecticidal Soap. You can all of these at you lawn & garden center.
2006-10-09 05:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by college kid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are plenty of remedies at your garden center,I always opt for non chemical spays for indoors.If the bugs are only in the dirt try this,mix 1 t dish soap into 1 gal of water,if you can put plants into the tub or sink and flood them and drain well.You can also buy these horticultural soaps and sprays,it works great
2006-10-09 05:27:59 · answer #5 · answered by daisydame357 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 00:14:17 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always used dish soap with water in a spray bottle. It helps them grow but at the same time get rid of the bugs and keeps them gorgeous - my roses are beautiful.
2006-10-09 07:02:13 · answer #7 · answered by Katrina B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of spending money on costly pest control, you can get rid of insects by removing the food source and using soap water. I found the information at http://www.pests.in useful.
2006-10-11 07:18:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i told you the other day. have you done a full cycle of your question list ?
2006-10-09 05:21:53 · answer #9 · answered by idjit27 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋