Does anyone know a natural pesticide that can be used for vegetables? The bugs are starting to eat my pepper plants and tomato plants. I have heard of one with dish soap as part of the recipe, but don't know what the mixture is.
Hardiness Zone: 7a
By betty from Pittsburgh, PA
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/Pubs/insect/05547.html (05/31/2009)
http://vegetablegardens.suite101.com/article.cfm/organic_pest_control_and_pesticide (05/31/2009)
http://www.ehow.com/how_2250921_safe-insect-spray.html (05/31/2009)
My friend uses garlic oil. She sprayed it directly on to remove bugs. This only works for some veggies and might leave a strong taste. On apple and fruit trees you can use spray-on Mineral Oil. At plant nurseries they sell an organic liquid soap that's made to spray on veggies to kill and remove bugs. This is safe for food.
Here's a natural bug killer made from orange petals. It's a safe bug-killer that can be used in kitchens, and around babies, kids, and pets. It's totally safe, but I don't think you can spray it directly on to garden veggies. You can spray it around the perimeter of your garden. It's called "Orange Guard":
http://www.organic-gardening-shop.com/agorganics/Product_Details.aspx?ProductID=132
(05/31/2009)
By Cyinda
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