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Gardening

TygrBright

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2. For what pest(s)?

Reply to ohnoyoudidnt (Original post)

Tue Jun 10, 2014, 08:21 PM

Jun 2014

Different things work on different types of pest. Also, just because something is "natural" doesn't mean it's harmless to humans, animals, and the soil. That said, some general things used include:

Capsicum- crushed peppers or pepper oil
Diatomaceous earth
Soapy water
Vinegar

Also, as others have noted, certain "companion plants" protect, and discourage pests. Anything in the allium family, nicotiana, marigolds and others.

Lots of info on the Web, DuckDuckGo is your friend!

helpfully,
Bright

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What is a good natural pesticide? [View all] ohnoyoudidnt Jun 2014 OP

I'd go with the garlic or pepper Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #1

I did not know about companion planting. ohnoyoudidnt Jun 2014 #8

For what pest(s)? TygrBright Jun 2014 #2

Thank you. ohnoyoudidnt Jun 2014 #10

What they said. littlemissmartypants Jun 2014 #3

I doubt any animals will be an issue. ohnoyoudidnt Jun 2014 #7

Carrots Love Tomatoes PADemD Jun 2014 #4

Thanks for the links. ohnoyoudidnt Jun 2014 #9

You're welcome PADemD Jun 2014 #11

You didn't say what the pests were malokvale77 Jun 2014 #5

I don't know what the pests could be. ohnoyoudidnt Jun 2014 #6

Pool diatomaceous earth won't work malokvale77 Jun 2014 #12