Hello!

We have a veggie garden with herbs, tomatoes, beetroot, carrots, onions, capsicum, strawberries and everything is growing fantastic but now the weather is warming the bugs are starting to attack everything. I dont want to use chemicals so was wondering what others have used that works?


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  • You might find inspiration and idea’s here
    https://www.sextonpestcontrol.com/natural-garden-pest-controls/


  • You can make up a solution in a spray bottle of Insecticidal Soap

    Combine one cup of oil, any variety, such as vegetable, peanut, corn, soybean, (I use olive oil) etc. with one tablespoon of dishwashing liquid (I use Earth Choice) or other “pure” soap. …
    Mix two teaspoons of this “soap” mixture to every cup of warm water and put into a spray bottle. Mix only what is needed for a one-day application.


  • I’ve heard of something called white oil that is used for tackling bugs and scale.


  • I sprinkle flour over my tomatoes. This tricks the moths, that like to lay their eggs, into thinking there are already eggs on the plant. The only down side you have to re sprinkle the flour every week or after it has rained. I have had worm free tomatoes for years.


  • We use coffee and egg shells for snails


  • Coffee grounds get rid of snails and slugs ????????


  • I’ve heard of garlic, water and earth safe dish washing liquid (gardening show). Used it a few years ago myself – not sure if it worked or I was just lucky. I haven’t used it on any fruit so can’t say if it flavours them.
    There are also certain plants that naturally repel pests – curry plant may be one of them from memory


  • This is the 3rd question I’ve seen like this, I’m loving the answers as I’m just planting my own veggie garden. I’ve also read coffee grounds sprinkled around and also black pepper


  • Good question; am getting a garden ready for summer.


  • natural Pyrethium is fantastic on any creepy crawlys that might want to munch on your garden but are also completely safe!


  • DIY eco soap, chilli and oil spray seems to work with some things


  • I’ve heard of chilli and garlic spray, but I haven’t tried it yet so I don’t know if you’ll taste it on your veggies.


  • Diatomaceous Earth is great, it kills all insects and is harmless to animals and humans. Just be careful not to breathe in or get in your eyes. It can be easily bought on line and you can then read all about this wonderful natural wonder.


  • Put lots of Herbs in betweeN and small flowers too act as a repellent


  • Thank you everyone, i have all them essential oils so will give that a go and will also do 1 bed with the onion/garlic spray and see which works best, will post a pic in next couple days of the veggie patch.


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