Homemade pest control

July 2, 2008

Pests can be deadly to your garden
The Coloradoan has a few suggestions for pest control around the home. Most are better for the environment, and cheaper than commercial solutions. You want to make sure your going after the right bugs though. Spiders, dragonflies, lady bugs and praying mantis should be welcome to anyone’s garden as they love to eat bugs, that love to eat your plants.

Plant selection can play a big role in keeping pests at bay. Strong smelling plants such as basil and chives will drive off annoying pests.

Mixing 2 Tbsp of liquid soap, or 2 oz. of powdered soap into water in a spray bottle will create a mixture that tastes pretty bad. Even to a bug. So if you spray down your indoor and outdoor plants with this deterrent, pests won’t find it as tasty anymore.

If flying insects are driving you nuts, smear some honey on a strip of yellow paper for a homemade sticky strip. If ants are what’s bothering you, mix 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp Borax, and 2 tbsp water and soak cottonballs in it. Place the balls on a jar lid and set it down near the infestation. Be careful with this around small children and pets, and only handle it with gloves on.
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