Natural pesticides
I recently placed my baby succulents outside on the patio so they can get some good direct sunlight. I’ve noticed they’re attracting bugs. I’m not sure what the bugs are since I moved to Albuquerque less than a year ago.
I’m looking for a good natural pesticide. I’m a little overwhelmed looking at Google. 🤣 #HappyPlants #SucculentLove #NewPlantMom #PestControl
I’m looking for a good natural pesticide. I’m a little overwhelmed looking at Google. 🤣 #HappyPlants #SucculentLove #NewPlantMom #PestControl
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@NoClue and @Uzi too if you’d like the recipe ☺️ I like the natural way too. I don’t want to take any risks with children, animals, and pollinators dashing about. The recipe for neem solution is Shannon’s @SuperbRaspfern
Neem Oil Pest Treatment
-1 tablespoon pure neem oil, plus
-1/2 teaspoon Castile soap mixed with
-4 cups water (32 ounce) in a spray bottle. The soap helps the neem mix with the water so it does not separate.
Spray down plants and don't miss anything—spray stems, tips and bottoms of leaves all of it! You want it dripping off.
Neem can make your plants photosensitive so it’s a good idea to keep them out of direct sunshine while you are completing this treatment process.
You might be inspired to mix up a large batch to keep on hand, but don’t. Neem starts to lose efficacy, after it’s mixed with water, after about 12 hours or so, thus it’s important to mix up a fresh batch every time. I keep the bottle of pure neem oil, as is, in a dark cupboard and only pour out a tablespoon (or whatever amount for what size batch I’m making right then) and put the neem back. I also like to regularly shake the bottle between sprayings.
Neem Oil Pest Treatment
-1 tablespoon pure neem oil, plus
-1/2 teaspoon Castile soap mixed with
-4 cups water (32 ounce) in a spray bottle. The soap helps the neem mix with the water so it does not separate.
Spray down plants and don't miss anything—spray stems, tips and bottoms of leaves all of it! You want it dripping off.
Neem can make your plants photosensitive so it’s a good idea to keep them out of direct sunshine while you are completing this treatment process.
You might be inspired to mix up a large batch to keep on hand, but don’t. Neem starts to lose efficacy, after it’s mixed with water, after about 12 hours or so, thus it’s important to mix up a fresh batch every time. I keep the bottle of pure neem oil, as is, in a dark cupboard and only pour out a tablespoon (or whatever amount for what size batch I’m making right then) and put the neem back. I also like to regularly shake the bottle between sprayings.
Neem oil is always the popular solution, but I can never figure out how to mix it honestly… I use holistic soap bought on amazon mixed one tablespoon of soap to one liter of water, sprayed on affected plants once every four days. Works like a charm—got rid of my spider mite problem easily. Plus, soap sprays only work against bugs while actively wet and thus reduce the risk to pollinators as you can just spray while they arent around! Definitely make sure to spray your plants early in the morning or late in the evening so the direct sun doesn’t burn them while they’re wet if you try this!
