Vegetable oil works as a natural insecticide that can treat pests like aphids, whiteflies, mites, beetles, and thrips. Take one cup of vegetable oil and add one tablespoon of mild soap.
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Neem
Neem can be used to tackle pests and diseases as they are packed with azadirachtin, a compound that repels insects. It also inhibits their growth, reproduction, feeding, and metamorphosis.
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Lavender
Lavender can effectively shoo away flies, moths, fungus gnats, and beetles. Add six tablespoons of water and 10 drops of lavender essential oil. Shake well and spray.
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Cinnamon
If your plant has been attacked by aphids, mosquito larvae, mealybugs, earwigs, scale insects, or silverfish, cinnamon is what you should get your hands on.
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Garlic
Garlic harbors a strong smell that keeps various insects like bugs, caterpillars, moles, gophers, and voles away.