7 Homemade Bug Sprays For Indoor Plants!
Years ago people only thought about plants belonging in the garden and out in the sun. They were used to placing them away from homes and indoor spaces. But today, that’s just not the case anymore.
We love having plants in our homes and offices. It’s one of the simplest ways to bring nature inside. Whether you live in an apartment or you work in a high rise, you can grow your own little garden indoors in boxes, pots, or hanging planters. They help us relax and bring some of the outdoors inside.
Houseplants are the best natural air purifiers. They cleanse the air from toxic chemicals and raise the air’s humidity to protect us from dry coughs, sore throat, and respiratory problems.
If you’re feeling stressed at work, having plants in your office or home can lower your blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. They help reduce your stress and anxiety.
However, one of the problems you can face when keeping plants indoors is bugs. These little insects live and feed on the leaves of your plants. They are not only annoying — they can do serious damage to your plants, too.
However there are different ways you can get rid of these aphids, mites, and other creepy, crawly creatures. You don’t have to use chemical pesticides to kill them. They are not only dangerous for you, your family, and your pets, chemical pesticides are also very expensive and do not always work.
But, we also want to be sure we use all natural pest control in the house as well as all natural garden pest control. So if you’re looking for the best home insecticide, best indoor bug spray, best organic pest control, or just a great bug spray for the house for your plants we have you covered!
Instead of using store bought pesticides with who knows what in them, (I mean I know they print what’s in it on the product – but, I am not a scientist so I have NO idea what they are!) you can try these homemade bug spray recipes for your indoor plants. They’re safer and more effective methods of getting rid of the pests your houseplants may encounter. Most of the items to make these you might find you already have at home!
Let’s get started!
Soapy Water
Soap kills pests on contact. Treating your infested plants with soapy water is one of the best recipes to use. Soap will dehydrate the spider mites and aphids and it won’t hurt your plants. However, always try a spot test to see how your plant responds.
What You Need:
2 tablespoons mild liquid soap
1 gallon water
Spray Bottle
What You Need To Do:
1. Mix 2 tablespoons mild liquid soap for every 1 gallon of water in spray bottle.
2. Spray the mixture on the affected plants. Use it about every 7 days until the problem is resolved. Always try a spot test to see how your plant responds.
Neem Oil
Neem oil is a natural and organic product which is effective in controlling and eliminating common houseplant pests. It works by messing with the brains of the pests so they stop eating, mating, reproducing, and they’ll eventually die off. Neem oil also has a residual effect so you don’t need to treat the plant every day. You also don’t see them die right before your eyes, it takes some time. Always try a spot test to see how your plant responds.
What You Need:
1/2 ounce high-quality pure neem oil
1/2 teaspoon mild liquid soap
2 quarts warm water
Spray Bottle
What You Need To Do:
1. Place all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Stir slowly. Add the mixture to the spray bottle.
2. Spray the mixture on the affected plants. Repeat the spray every few days or as long as you still see the pests on your plants.
Garlic And Hot Pepper Spray
If you don’t mind the smell, a garlic and hot pepper spray is effective in getting rid of aphids on your plants. It stops them from eating the plants. Always try a spot test to see how your plant responds.
What You Need:
2 to 3 garlic cloves
6 large chili peppers
Cheesecloth or coffee filter
Blender
Spray Bottle
What You Need To Do:
1. Put the garlic cloves and chili peppers in a blender and puree them.
2. Strain the mixture through cheesecloth or a coffee filter.
3. Pour the mixture into the spray bottle.
4. Spray the mixture on the affected plants. Repeat the spray every few days or as long as you can see the pests in your plants.
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Alcohol
An alcohol solution is effective in repelling insects from your houseplants. Always try a spot test to see how your plant responds.
What You Need:
1 or 2 cups of 70 percent isopropyl alcohol
1 quart water
Spray Bottle
What You Need To Do:
1. Place all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Stir slowly. Add the mixture in the spray bottle.
2. Spray the mixture on affected plants. Repeat the spray every few days or as long as you can see the pests in your plants.
Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus Oil is a great natural pesticide for bees, wasps, and flies. It also leaves a minty smell that works as a natural deodorizer in your house or office. Always try a spot test to see how your plant responds.
What You Need:
1/4 teaspoon Eucalyptus Oil
1 cup water
Spray Bottle
What You Need To Do:
1. Mix the water and oil in a spray bottle.
2. Spray the mixture on the affected plants. Use it every 7-14 days until you don’t see them any more.
Pepper Spray
Black pepper, chili pepper, ginger or paprika — pests hate those. All of them contain capsaicin which repels spider mites and other insects. Always try a spot test to see how your plant responds.
What You Need:
2 tablespoons red pepper
1 teaspoon mild liquid soap
1 gallon water
Spray Bottle
What You Need To Do:
1. Place all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Stir slowly. Add the mixture in the spray bottle.
2. Spray the mixture on the affected plants. Repeat the spray every few days or as long as you can see the pests in your plants.
Chrysanthemum Flower Tea
Chrysanthemum holds a powerful plant chemical component called pyrethrum which invades the nervous system of insects and renders them immobile. You can add some organic essential oil for added scent. Always try a spot test to see how your plant responds.
What You Need:
100 grams of dried flowers
1 liter water
Spray Bottle
What You Need To Do:
1. Boil the dried flowers in a liter of water for twenty minutes.
2. Strain, cool, and pour into a spray bottle.
3. Spray the mixture on the affected plants. Repeat the spray every few days or as long as you can see the pests on your plants.
Stop insect invasions before they have a chance to multiply! Make your home an unwelcome place for these bugs by quickly spraying them with these homemade plant sprays.
What homemade plant sprays have you found effective? Share your recipes in the comments below.
