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i use straight vinegar for mine , but make sure you dig 4-6 inches to rid most of weed and weed roots...do this before planting for best results ..good luck Didnt you want to get rid of bugs?
use diluted soap and mineral oil sprays
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∙ 15y agoFine netting can deter most insect pests. You might also find that you can destroy most of the pests that attack tomatos using biological warfare. At least one company (http://www.bonide.com/products/category.php?category_id=3) sells bacillus thuringiensis, a bacterium that attacks insects.
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∙ 12y agothe best organic insecticide is one containing pyrethrins which are obtained from chrysanthemum leaves. There are other bio-insecticides which are specific to certain insects and very effective
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∙ 9y agoThis articles has a lot of ideas for natural control methods. i would also add if you have bugs in large numbers to address the entire lawn. You can use a hand spreader and diatamacheous earth.
http://www.manataka.org/page1949.html
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∙ 12y agoSpray them with dish water, just soap, water and a little food particles will keep those plants nice and healthy!
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∙ 12y agoYou can put pesticides on it to kill the bugs, but than of course afterwards you'll be eating those pesticides which arn't good for you.
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Would soapy water keep garden bugs away from potatoes plants?
it will keep certain bugs away from all types of plants.
What plant keeps bugs away?
Carnivorous and strong-smelling plants are the vegetation which keep away bugs. Carnivorous plants have traps in order to consume nitrogen-rich bugs in marshy, swampy eco-systems whose soils are deficient in nitrogen. Strong-smelling plants such as citronella, marigolds, and mints tend to repel bugs who do not want to compromise colony locations and security with traceably pungent odors.
How much sunlight should a tomato plant have to stay healthy?
Tomato plants love the sun. Give them as much sun as you can to keep them healthy.
Do chiggers infest tomato plants?
Yes, they do infest tomato plants. One of my tomatos was still green with a brown stop. The chiggers were sucking the sap out of this tomato. The chiggers were really small and I believe that hot sauce or a smelly spice juice will keep them away.
Can you mix weed killer and bug killer together?
BAD idea. You don't want to kill the very plants you want to keep that are infested with bugs, right? Weed killer is meant to kill PLANTS and Bug killer is meant to kill BUGS. There's a reason why their sold separately, and not mixed together!!
How do you have a good harvest for tomato plants?
Prepare soil that meets the needs of tomatoes- nitrogen, phosphorus and calcium. Plant the plants deep- up to the first leaves. Mulch plants to control weeds and conserve water. Fertilize after the first fruit develops. Control plant pests (tomato hornworms) with the use of a biological such as BT. Stake or cage tomato plants to keep fruit off the ground.
Do tomato plants last for more than one year?
Tomato Plants do not last more than a year with the weather circumstances. Make sure you keep it in the sunlight and water it frequently. The squirrels or bunny rabbits might sneek a few bites!!!
Will cedar sawdust keep bugs out of potted plants?
Possible as ceder contains plant synthesized insect repellents.
Why should you plant marigolds and tomatoes next to each other?
The smell from the marigolds will keep some insects away from the tomato plants.
How does cranberry juice affect plants?
It is a good source if you are looking for a type of fertilizer. it will keep the weeds away but might draw bugs in with its sugar scent. most bugs stay away though.
Why do bugs help to keep plants alive?
Sources of food, interactions, and shelter are reasons why bugs help to keep plants alive. The world's flora can offer bugs food in order to sustain life and places in order to hide from natural enemies, mate during breeding seasons, and rest throughout the less desirable times of the day or night.
Where should I keep my tomatoe plants in the winter?
A heated green house works great for tomatoes.
