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Natural Herbicides & Pesticides
Natural Herbicides & Pesticides. Gardeners who have decided to use "green" gardening methods find it is simple to control weeds and insect pests with natural products. By using some common household items, you can easily make sprays that will help your plants and the environment.
Gardeners who have decided to use "green" gardening methods find it is simple to control weeds and insect pests with natural products. By using some common household items, you can easily make sprays that will help your plants and the environment.
Advantages of Natural Products
Organic herbicides and pesticides have no toxic or poisonous chemicals that can harm wildlife, sources of water or humans. They also decompose quickly, leaving no residue on plants or in the soil. You might also save money when you choose natural alternatives.
Natural Herbicides
A mixture of white vinegar and essential oil of orange can be an effective remedy against certain weeds. Select 10 percent acidity white vinegar made from grain alcohol. Combine 1 gallon of vinegar with 1 oz. orange oil, pour into a spray bottle and apply to weeds on a warm, sunny day. Repeat the application every few days until weeds wilt and die.
Natural Pesticides
Many natural pesticides exist at local gardening centers. For aphids and other soft-bodied insects, use insecticidal soap. For snails and slugs, purchase iron phosphate granules. For caterpillars and other worms that eat plant foliage, purchase bacillus thuringiensis.
