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2. DIY Organic Pesticides to Make at Home - AOL

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   Neem Oil Spray. Neem oil, derived from the neem tree, is a natural pesticide that targets a wide range of garden pests.When mixed with water and a few drops of liquid soap, it becomes an effective ...

3. Neem oil - Wikipedia

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   Formulations that include neem oil have found wide usage as a biopesticide for horticulturists [4] and for organic farming, as it repels a wide variety of insect pests including mealy bugs, beet armyworms, aphids, cabbage worms, thrips, whiteflies, mites, fungus gnats, beetles, moth larvae, mushroom flies, leaf miners, caterpillars, locusts, nematodes and Japanese beetles.

4. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Synthetic repellents tend to be more effective and/or longer lasting than "natural" repellents. [1] [2]For protection against ticks and mosquito bites, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends DEET, icaridin (picaridin, KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), IR3535 and 2-undecanone with the caveat that higher percentages of the active ingredient ...

5. Biopesticide - Wikipedia

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   Bio-derived chemicals. Four groups are in commercial use: pyrethrum, rotenone, neem oil, and various essential oils are naturally occurring substances that control (or monitor in the case of pheromones) pests and microbial disease. [9] [5] Plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs) incorporate genetic material from other species (i.e. GM crops ...

6. 7 Reasons Your Peace Lily Leaves Are Turning Yellow (and How ...

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   If you find any pests, isolate the infested plants and spray your plants weekly with an organic soap or neem oil spray until all the pests are gone. Tips The oil in neem can cause sunburn to plant ...

7. Animal repellent - Wikipedia

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   Contact plant-origin repellents such as pepper, peppermint, tarragon, garlic, various essential oils, and castor oil, as well as diatomaceous earth and putrescent egg solids, are examples. Further, some repellents function by inducing fear in the target animal. [1] Such a repellent may contain animal urine, dried blood, or hair.