Natural Repellents for Tree Pests

Basil is delicious in salads and enhances the flavor of certain vegetables, but it also doubles as a bug repellent against mosquitos and flies. Lavender has been used for its wonderful fragrance for centuries but insects such as moths, fleas, flies, and mosquitoes are not as fond of the smell as humans are. The final herb we want to mention is mint. We recommend planting these in pots as they do tend to spread aggressively. Mint is great to freshen your breath, flavor your iced tea, and repel mosquitoes.

Flowers in the allium family are widely regarded as natural insecticides that can repel slugs, carrot flies, and cabbage worms. Chrysanthemums, meanwhile, can adorn your garden while repelling roaches, ants, ticks, beetles, lice, fleas, bedbugs, mite, and more. Nasturtiums are another beautiful option. They repel whiteflies, squash bugs, aphids, and many beetles.

Natural & Homemade Insecticides

How about some more simple options? If you do not have enough space in your yard or prefer to keep your yard minimalist, then try some of these homemade insecticides that are effective and easy to put together.

Mixing one cup of vegetable oil with one tablespoon of soap and shake well. When ready, add two teaspoons of the mix with every one quart of water and shake thoroughly. Spray this mix directly on the surface of invaded plants to get rid of those pesky pests. If you have a soft spot for insects and prefer a repellent as opposed to an insecticide, consider garlic sprays. Take two whole bulbs, puree them in a blender with a quart of water. Let this mixture sit overnight then add cup of vegetable oil, a teaspoon of mild liquid soap, and use one cup of mixture with each quart of water. Spray on infested plants and watch the pests escape.

If you have any questions or concerns, then feel free to call our local office. Sesmas Tree Service is committed to helping our community grow healthy trees and maintain beautiful gardens. Our professional arborists are ready to take your call.