bug's and spider mite's
are eating all my leaves
and i want to use something
natural that i can just find on
the ground somewhere
please help

also i'm using natural tomato nutrients
are these any good they seem to
give the leaves a light green color

You can't really find this on the ground anywhere but dilluted dish soap works well, isopropyl alcohol works great as well. That's what we use at my greenhouse. There's also this organic fish kind of soap that we use but I'm unsure of what it actually is...

As far as stuff you can just pick up off the ground, idk. That's where the damn bugs came from in the first place. Kill them with something they don't have a resistance to or are familiar to. I recomend isoprpyl alcohol. It literally dissolves them and their eggs. Is this indoor or outdoor?

SMG

Organicide.....It is OMRI tested and recommended. Bit pricey for a spray bottle though ($12). Can purchase it at Lowe's!

Or just go with some Hot Shots No Pest Strip!

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Look into Neem oil.. Make sure to follow the directions tho, or you can cause damage

If used right.... Neem oil and ProTek as an imulsifier are the best remedy for mites. Neem disrupts the reproduction..

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an insecticide containing 'pyrethrins' is safe, (made from marigolds) ... generally, any product specifically made for fruits and vegetables, will also be safe, IF label directions are understood, and carefully followed

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never tried it but found this nifty recipie online


This mixture is great for combating many different types of bugs, but especially caterpillars, aphids, and many types of those nasty worms.

What you need:


1 cup of tobacco

1 gallon of water


Put the tobacco into the container of water. Allow the mixture to set for approximately 24 hours. After it has stood for a day, check the color. It should be the shade of weak tea. If it is too dark, just dilute it with water until it looks right.


*Warning: Don't use this solution on peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, or any other member of the solanaceous family. Tobacco chemicals can kill these types of plants!

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Outdoor, I'm gonna try isopropyl alcohol.
But, How often should i apply it?, And should i dilute it in water?,
And should i mist it or wipe it?

Also can anyone confirm that if the stems start turning a bit
red that means she needs to be fed?

I too have this flys and spider mite problem, I would like to know when and how the iso is applied, thank you.


-C

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Go down to the garden center and get a bag of ladybugs.. they eat the mites and aphids, but won't hurt the plants. If you *just have to use chemicals*, use a little bit of dish soap and water in a sprayer. Check on some ofthe organic gardening sites for the proportions.

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