What is scale, and how can a person get rid of scale the ecofriendly way?

If you see small, hard or soft, round or oval bumps on stems, leaves, or fruit, you are probably looking at an adult female hiding under a hard shell and sucking the sap out of your plant. Read the rest of this entry »

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Are there any natural pesticides which are environment friendly?

Yes, there are a select few botanical mixtures which can be considered as the “elite” natural pesticides, for they work well with few drawbacks. These special botanical mixtures do not harm the environment nor do they cause our good bugs any harm.

Whether we like it or not, many natural pesticides are not necessarily kind to the “good bugs”. Such natural pesticides as pyrethrum, rotenone, and sabadilla do not discrimate and do kill pretty well all insects, good or bad, which crawl over the stuff. So wherever possible, one should use one of the following environment-friendly Natural Pesticides.

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There are good natural sprays for fruit trees which you can use even if you don’t yet have a problem with insects or fungi. It’s easier to keep your plants disease-free than to try to cure them once they’re infected, and this is where a program using natural sprays can play a big part in keeping your trees, especially fruit trees, fungi and insect free. Read the rest of this entry »

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Every lawn owner hates the term “White grub in the lawn” for they know that if left untreated, they will end up with no lawn. But what are grubs? More importantly, what is the natural treatment used to get rid of these grubs? Read the rest of this entry »

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The other day I asked the superintendent of an apartment building why there were no noticeable ants or ant hills on the grounds around the building.  That’s when he told me his secret.

He told me that he had been getting rid of the ants by Read the rest of this entry »

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Aphids are very small pear-shaped creatures that appear in great numbers on the rose cane tips in May and early June. Getting rid of aphids,  those tiny creatures who love to suck the juice out of growing tips and leaves on your roses or other tender plants and ruin your flower gardening efforts, is a must. Read the rest of this entry »

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Aphids are so small yet so difficult to get rid of. However, this natural citrus homemade spray kills the aphids  and even deters the ants which colonize the aphids for their honeydew.

When citrus oil extract comes in contact with the body of the aphid, the aphid goes into convulsions and is quickly neutralized. This homemade spray will have the same effect on any soft-bodied insects, and will even keep ants away for a while, but they may come back. However, since this mixture has such a refreshing smell, you’ll probably enjoy using it often. Read the rest of this entry »

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