Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Please let me know what organic bug spray I can use on my flower garden and vegetables.?

I have a flower garden underneath pine trees. Earwigs are the biggest pest, eating holes into the leaves of all my lovely flowers!

Please let me know what organic bug spray I can use on my flower garden and vegetables.?
Over the counter you can use Neem, or Safer-soap


From home, use mild dish detergent, like Ivory with a drop of vegetable oil and water to spray on your flowers and veggies.
Reply:Try the forums at http://www.suburbangarden.com/ they are geared more toward this type of questions
Reply:I am so glad that you want something organic! I have a recipe that I use on my flowers and my vegetables to keep the bugs away. In your blender, put 2 cups water, 1 whole bulb of garlic, and 2-4 very hot peppers. Liquefy and pour into a glass container. Let it sit overnight. The next morning, strain mixture through a cheesecloth then add 2 more cups of water. Pour into a spray bottle and lightly spray all of your flowers and even the pine tree. Repeat if it rains. This mixture will keep for a week in the refrigerator. Insects and varmints (like squirrels) hate the smell of garlic. If they do take a bite, they get the hot pepper and won't take another bite. This formula has worked for me for many years. Good luck. I hope this helps.


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