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How to make a garlic spray – for a natural way to combat slugs on plants
In fact, by combining garlic with just a few other ingredients, you can create a simple homemade bug spray to spray on your ...
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How to make homemade bug repellent — 3 spray recipes to keep your yard pest-free
“For a homemade bug spray, I suggest mixing water ... You can also create natural barriers around plants that can deter harmful pests. For example, burying banana peels in the soil beside ...
'Incredible' DIY garden spray that gets rid of pests without chemicals
As the weather gets warmer, the number of insects in the garden can quickly rise, but using chemical-packed pesticides can be ...
I have grown nasturtiums for pest control for years as a professional gardener - here are the 3 ways they help you have healthy plants
Using nasturtiums as sacrificial plants helps you monitor pest infestations. It is also easier to control pests if they are ...
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5 Best Insect Repellents of 2025, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
An effective insect repellent can help you fight off the annoyance ... and four contain 30 percent oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE). Most plant-oil-based products we’ve tested—including several ...