Comments on: Homemade Non-Toxic Weed Killer

By: john aspelin

john aspelin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:51:08 +0000

Chop up some “can’t spell” habanero peppers = whole and raw in food prossesor. strain with cheese cloth, using rubber gloves. add juice/oil to spray bottle with soap. if you are at the harvesting period , don’t apply a week before. I use it around the base and soil areas to deture a plethera of pests.

By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:00:44 +0000

That sounds awesome. I really need something natural to try, instead of the chemicals my landlords keep using. Thanks!

By: Kara

Kara — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:56:59 +0000

1 tsp of dishsoap in 4 cups of water. Put in a spray bottle, and spray over the plant to kill aphids and spidermites.

By: MelissaD

MelissaD — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:05:38 +0000

Yea! I’ll have to try this recipe!
And like Lisa, I’d like have an insect repellent recipe, too, if you have/find one.

By: Kendra at New Life On A Homestead

Kendra at New Life On A Homestead — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:42:21 +0000

Lisa,
I’ll search my books and see what I can find!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:29:36 +0000

That is a great tip! Do you have any ideas for non-toxic insect repellant for the vegetable garden?