There’s An Alternative Way To Control Pest In Snake Plant
Natural pest control is helpful for all gardeners. Since the planet, we live in is full of beauty, but it is also full of pests. Pests that attack our plants want to come inside our homes and occasionally end up setting up shop in places we don’t want them to. Knowing what insect pests you’re attempting to get rid of will help you choose the right product. Managing an aphid is not the same as managing a caterpillar. Now, let’s jump into natural pest control deeper!
Use Neem Oil As The Most Natural Pest Control
The most common use natural pest control product is neem oil. Neem is a natural bug and garden pest control product that is both safe and effective. The benefits are:
- Neem oil is safe to use around pets and wildlife because it is organic, biodegradable, non-toxic, and does not damage water or soil surface.
- Beneficial earthworms, bees, butterflies, and ladybugs are not harmed.
- Aphids, spider mites, scale insects, leaf hoppers, white flies, caterpillars, mealybugs, thrips, fungus gnats, and mosquitoes are among the most frequent houseplant pests that neem successfully eliminates at all phases of their development – adult, larvae, and eggs.
- Use Neem as an insecticide, fungicide, and bactericide on indoor plants or in the greenhouse.
For households with pest problems, neem oil is a great natural insecticide/pesticide option. Aphids and spider mites are sucking insects that respond well to neem oil. Diatomaceous Earth is used to control crawling insects such as roaches, slugs, and snails.
Diatomaceous Earth
DE is made up of fossilized diatoms, which are single-celled, hard-shelled algae found in bodies of water. DE is often sold as a white powder with a variety of applications. When buying diatomaceous earth, make sure to get food-grade diatomaceous earth. DE is effective against roaches, silverfish, spiders, garden fleas, Japanese beetles, bed bugs, and ANTS both indoors and out. In the garden, though, we prefer Diatomaceous Earth since it repels slugs and snails. DE is completely safe to use in the home, in the garden, and even on pets.
Bacillus Thuringiensis
Worms and caterpillars can do a lot of damage, as we all know. Bacillus Thuringiensis (Bt) is all-natural pest control (really a microbe) that can be utilized to control your caterpillar infestation. It’s extremely good at getting rid of Tomato Hornworm. The bacteria is found in nature and is lethal to all types of caterpillars, but it has no effect on other insects in your garden. It’s simple to use. Always wash your produce before eating it. The bacteria is prevalent in nature and is harmful to all varieties of caterpillars, but it has no effect on other garden insects. It’s easy to use. Before consuming your vegetables, make sure it’s clean.
Insecticidal Soap
In today’s green, eco-friendly society, natural pest control is nothing new. Insecticidal soap is an alternative to Neem as an all-purpose natural treatment. Soapy water isn’t as versatile or effective as soapy water, but it’ll do in a hurry. The fatty acids in insecticidal soap provide the soap with its strength. Soft-bodied insects including aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, thrips, and whiteflies have natural waxy coverings that the fatty acids destroy. Insects perish from a lack of water, just like Diatomaceous Earth.
Warning!
Some sprays can harm leaves, foliage, stems, and roots severely. Always test a small area before spraying. Dilute the spray if it’s too strong.
Not All Bugs Are Toxic
Another pest management technique is to use beneficial insects (good bugs) to control the bad bugs. Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is a practice that involves the employment of natural enemies or beneficial insects. In essence, you release a bug that feeds on the pest you’re attempting to eradicate. Since you are following this natural pest control, you already help your snake plant keep healthy too!