In need of a DIY bug killer for plants

Insects are out of control every where this season. Sray you plants down with horticultral oil as often as needed.

See GardenKnowHow.com. This is a wonderful site for anything to do with natural home pesticides and organic Garden Pest Control. Natural Home Pesticides: Organic Garden Pest Control. Here are 3 different natural treatments:

Organic Garden Pest Control Recipe #1

• 1 head of garlic
• 1 tablespoon dish soap (Note: do not use a dish soap that contains bleach)
• 2 tablespoons mineral or vegetable oil
• 2 cups water

Peel the garlic cloves and puree the cloves along with the oil and water. Allow to sit over night and then strain the mixture. Add the soap and mix toughly. Pour into a spray bottle and use on pest infected plants.

Organic Garden Pest Control Recipe #2

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon dish soap or Murphy Oil (Note: do not use a dish soap that contains bleach)
• 2 quart of water

Combine ingredients and pour into a spray bottle. Use this organic bug spray for plants on your affected plants.

Organic Garden Pest Control Recipe #3

• 1/2 cup chopped hot peppers (the hotter the better)
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons dish soap (Note: do not use a dish soap that contains bleach)

Puree peppers and water. Let sit overnight. Strain carefully (this will burn your skin) and mix in dish soap. Pour into a spray bottle and spray this organic bug spray for plants on your buggy plants.

Hi Heather! I found this site with 4 different natural and organic diy sprays for controlling bugs in your garden of edibles! http://homeguides.sfgate.com/homemade-organic-pesticide-vegetables-45069.html  ; Good luck!

Try spraying with soapy water!

Thank you!

Systemic

Is it me? I don't see any insect damage, but I do see stressed plants. I think having them close too a cement foundation, with the sun heating it up is causing the wilty looking problem. The sandy soil is not helping, either. I would mulch them heavily with pine needles and get a soaker hose to be placed under the mulch. You will have to water every couple of days (run the hose about an hour or so) due to the drainage and extra heat. Keep in mind that some bugs are good bugs, so identifying them is a good place to start before you use chemicals, only stressing them more.