Bug deterrent

[Ketchup]

Been using Seven for years to help repel the bugs. With watering daily, it just washes it off, which the leaves are getting tore up overnight. 
 

Read online several homemade recipes that some use. What are you guys using to help?

[fishinwrench]

Shavings from a bar of Ivory soap. 

I know absolutely nothing about gardening, but an acquaintance that does swears by it.  

[snagged in outlet 3]

6 minutes ago, fishinwrench said:

Shavings from a bar of Ivory soap. 

I know absolutely nothing about gardening, but an acquaintance that does swears by it.  

I think he meant that for you😂

[fishinwrench]

1 hour ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

I think he meant that for you😂

Well if you knew him I doubt that you'd take hygiene tips from him.    So don't expect me too.  😉

[tjm]

water the roots not the leaves; whatever you use will stay on longer.

[Hawg]

Look up the term “integrated pest management”.

IPM is basically using multiple products with different modes of action (the way it kills) to control pests.

The reason you do this is that pests have fast reproduction cycles and can become tolerant of the product quickly.

Also this method allows for much less toxic controls to be used if you are concerned about what you are putting in your body.

I use:

Pyganic (knockdown power)

Neem Oil (growth/molting inhibitor)

Pest Out (irritant/smotherer)

alternate and skip a day or two in between.

add in other products to the schedule if desired.

 

Use a tiny bit of dish soap or another sticker-spreader when spraying these on for adhesion to the plants…..