All the natural alternatives to pesticide you'll ever need

Neem oil insecticide works as a systemic in many plants when applied as a soil drench. This means it is absorbed by the plant and distributed throughout the tissue.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Helping Your Plants With A Neem Oil Foliar Spray https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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Neem - Dilute neem oil with water and spray plants with it about once a week to repel mites and other pests.

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Salt spray - Mixing rock salt with water and spraying it on plants can also deter pests.

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Mineral oil - Similarly, try mixing 10 to 30 ml of mineral oil with a litre of water and using this to spray plants.

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Mineral oil - This will dehydrate insects and their eggs.

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Citrus oil and cayenne - Mix 10 drops of citrus oil with one teaspoon of cayenne pepper and a cup of warm water.

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Citrus oil and cayenne - Use this immediately to deter ants.

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Soap and orange oil - Soap works best on soft-bodied insects and arthropods such as aphids, whiteflies, and sawfly larvae.

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Soap and orange oil - Mix three tablespoons of liquid soap with a spoonful of orange oil to four liters of water.

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Eucalyptus oil - Eucalyptus oil deters flies, bees, and wasps. Sprinkle a few drops where they are found.

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Onion and garlic oil - Onion and garlic also deter pests.

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Onion and garlic oil - Mix chopped onion and garlic with water and spray on affected areas.

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Chrysanthemum - Planting chrysanthemum will keep some pests away.

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Chrysanthemum - If you prefer, you can make a tea of the flowers and spray this on plants instead. It will have the same effect.

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Lavender - If you don't like the smell of chrysanthemum either, try the same technique with lavender or lemongrass.

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Tobacco spray - Tobacco can also be used in this way.

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Tobacco spray - Mix one cup of organic tobacco into four liters of water. Allow it to steep overnight and use as a spray on plants. Don't use this one on the solanaceous family (tomatoes, peppers, etc.).

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Diatomaceous earth - This naturally-occurring, soft, sedimentary rock works as a mechanical pesticide. It is soft enough for humans to touch without harm but will cut apart tiny insects.

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Diatomaceous earth - Sprinkle it around doorways to keep ants, woodlice, and other bugs out. This is a good option if you have animals.

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Diatomaceous earth - You can add chili to it to increase the deadly effect, though this makes it less pet-friendly.

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Chilli - Chilli can also be added to water and used as a spray to deter some bugs and feral cats from your property.

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Beer cups - If slugs and snails are eating your plants, try offering them a beer.

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Beer cups - Sink a cup into the ground and add an inch of beer. The slugs will be attracted by the beer, fall in, and drown.

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Salt - You can also sprinkle a ring of salt around plants to kill slugs and snails.

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The most natural approach - If you want to keep your garden but avoid killing insects, try making a daily round and blasting them off with a strong jet from the hose pipe.

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The most natural approach - You can also pick slugs, snails, and other pests off by hand and place them somewhere less harmful to your plants.

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All the natural alternatives to pesticide you'll ever need - There's no need to risk disease or spend more money on chemical pesticides. Take a look at the natural ways to keep your garden going.

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Neem - Neem is a tree native to south Asia. The oil extracted from its root works as a systemic insecticide.