These 3 homemade insecticides that we indicate here can be used to fight pests such as aphids, being useful for 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 most appropriate to spray these insecticides in the morning when the sun is not too hot so as not to risk burning the leaves.
1. Natural insecticide with garlic
The natural insecticide of garlic and pepper is great to be applied to plants that you have indoors or in the yard because it has properties that repel insects by protecting plants from pests.
Ingredients
- 1 large head of garlic
- 1 large chili
- 1 liter of water
- 1/2 cup dishwashing detergent
Method of preparation
Beat in the blender the garlic, the pepper and the water and let 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 stored in the refrigerator for 1 month.
2. Homemade insecticide with cooking oil
Ingredients
- 50 ml of biodegradable liquid detergent
- 2 lemons
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 liter of water
Preparation:
Mix the ingredients and store in a tightly closed container.
3. Homemade soap insecticide
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons liquid soap
- 1 liter of water
- A few drops of orange or lemon essential oil
Preparation
Mix everything thoroughly and place in a spray bottle. Apply the insecticide on the plants whenever necessary.
4. Natural Insecticide with Neem Tea
Another good natural insecticide is Neem tea, a medicinal plant that has bactericidal properties that do not contaminate food, but can eliminate the pests and aphids that infest plants and crops.
Ingredients
- 1 liter of water
- 5 tablespoons dried neem leaves
Method of preparation
Put the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for a few minutes. Coe and use cold. A good tip to use this homemade pesticide is to put this tea in a spray bottle and spray on the leaves of the plants.
If used in foods such as fruits, vegetables and greens, remember to wash with water before consumption.
