Even if you are a perfect gardener or farmer, you will face pests and small insects attacking your plant from time to time. Before you realize it, the plant is already dead. But don't worry we have a great solution for you...
Make organic insecticide at home
Neem is widely used and known for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-carcinogenic properties. In addition to all of this, it offers features that aid in reducing the pest threat.
Neem oil extract made from organic ingredients repels harmful insects due to its strong bitter flavour and strong smell and it is fully safe for pet-friendly. Neem oil can be sprayed into the plants after being combined with a few drops of liquid soap and warm water in an amount of 10 to 15 ml. According to Greeshma Reddy, a plant doctor with Bengaluru-based organic farm "My Dream Garden," the effect is known to last for more than a week.
A Hyderabad-based microbiologist who has been nurturing a green haven on her terrace, she is a also very vocal supporter of utilizing neem and its products to fight off pests. She has been cultivating a green haven on her terrace.
She advised, "keeping an eye out and identifying the kind of pests that attack your plants." To get rid of the pests, I usually choose to remove the affected plant components like the leaf or stem. However, it is advisable to remove a plant if the attack continues and you believe there is no chance for it. To prevent pests, I also apply neem oil every ten days.
Material Required to Make Neem-Based Insecticide at Home
Spray bottle
Gloves
Garlic cloves
Green Chilli
Neem oil extract
Water from boiled rice
Mortar and pestle
Method:
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Green Chilli and garlic pods should be added to the mortar and well-pounded with a pestle.
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Once this is well mixed add the paste to the water from the boiled rice.
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Give this combination plenty of time to ferment. It might be set aside for a few days or at the very least overnight.
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The spices must be well infused in the water (garlic and green Chilli).
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After the food has fermented, filter the water to remove the garlic and Chilli skins.
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Two to three teaspoons of neem oil extract should be added to the freshly extracted water.
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Mix well.
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Before applying this solution to the affected plant or leaves, pour this combination into a spray bottle and dilute it.
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Spray on diseased regions every other day until you notice that the bugs or infection have disappeared.
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For best effects, keep doing this for at least one week.
