what can i use to kill bugs on my flowers there eating them up like crazy?

Answer 1

I use a completely environmentally sound method. Mix a solution of dishwashing detergent and cayenne pepper in a spray bottle with some water. It will get rid of almost all insects and worms and is non-toxic. I even spray it directly on the vegetables in my garden. ( Of course if you do this - wash them before eating.)

Answer 2

see this website

http://gardening.about.com/od/gardenprimer/f/OrganicGarden.htm?r=9I



How Do You Control Pests and Diseases without Chemicals?
Organic gardening doesn't mean you have to share your apples with the worms, but you will probably have less than pristine looking plants and produce. Since you are trying to garden in cooperation with nature, sometimes you have to accept the occasional pest in the garden. Your first line of defense should be vigilance. Inspect your plants regularly for signs of a problem and take action quickly. Keep in mind that not every insect is a foe and that action doesn't necessarily mean pesticide.
There are many organic pesticides available, but first make certain that there is a problem and that you know what it is. You can live with a little damage. Some insects, like the 4-lined plant bug, do their damage and then move on for the season.

Consider if you are having a pest problem because your plants are stressed and don't have the resources to defend themselves.

Interplanting and diversity will protect you from losing an entire crop to an infestation. Large swaths of a single plant are pretty, but are also a landing strip for interested insects.
Many insects and larger animals are considered beneficial, preying on the insect pests. Reaching for the spray can every time you see a pest, you will be killing of the beneficials too. Lady bugs and parasitic wasps enjoy an aphid banquet. Birds will munch on grubs. Frogs, lizards and even snakes all contribute to the balance in your garden and prevent a pest population from becoming a problem.

Barriers prevent problems. Floating row covers prevent moths from landing and laying eggs. Yellow sticky traps can easily catch dozens of flying pests. Foil collars around the base of plants will foil cut worms and many borers.

There will probably come a time when you will need to apply a pesticide or lose your plants. Organic or natural pesticides can be very effective and are usually less toxic to wildlife, pets and humans than synthetic pesticides. Many organic controls can target specific problems, such as using Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), a type of bacteria, that kills caterpillars, but not much else. Just be sure that you know what the problem is before you treat it and that you always follow the label instructions.

Answer 3

Find out what kind of bugs they are. Take a speicman in a jar to a nursery and they should be able to identify and give you a recommendation for what will get rid of them. Encourage birds in your hard. Have a feeder and water and they will return the favor by eating alot of your bugs. I am an organic gardener so I never use pesticides but I have birds all over the property and I do companion planting. Keep plants far apart so the bugs dont have easy traveling. If you have stout heart, handpick the bugs and dump into soapy water. You can also shake them off a branch and into the water. Happy gardening.

Answer 4

Sevin kills bees, can not be used on all plants.

Step one go to library or many nurseries have a book "Ortho Problem Solver" They will let you use it to ID bugs
Know what you are trying to get rid off first.

The Bee killer stuff is Sevin, Diazinon, dursban, Eight

The Organic chemicals you need to know exactly you enemy

Also read the labels very carefully, just as an example, after applying Diazinon, Keep kids and pets out of the garden for 24 hours after application, because it can kill them

Just plain dishsoap and water will kill a lot of bugs, Spidermites don't like just plain water

Answer 5

It is a federal crime to misapply a pesticide in this country. You must always identify the plant & pest before recommending a chemical application and then you can only apply that chemical if it is labled for use on that plant and insect. Sorry I can't offer more than this without knowing the plant and bug. Maybe you could post a picture of the plant & bugs. Good luck.

Answer 6

According to the type of insect, you should be able to find an insecticide at your local nursery or garden supply store. Wash off the flowers with a spray and don't forget the undersides of the leave where the little critters like to hide out.

Answer 7

Go to Lowe's or Home Depot & ask someone what product is best to sprinkle on flowers to kill the bugs. I know "Seven" is a great product to use on flowers, especially roses. It's in a powder form. Good luck!!!

Answer 8

good and inexpensive way is to mix milk and water 50/50 in the spray bottle and spray leaves of your plants in the morning so it dries before sun comes up at it full blast. It will create thin layer and will prevent bugs from eating your flowers.

If you got bugs that eat your plats roots, place peeled potato in the ground near the plant. Dig it out in few day and destroy - it will be filled with bugs. Potato attracts them, I don't know why.

Good luck.