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Garden pests can be a real nuisance. They chew on our plants and are general pests. But there's no need to worry. But with a little bit of DIY pest control, we can keep those pests at an arms length with some homemade herbicides.
Find out how to fight back against gnarly pests with natural DIY herbicides
Homemade herbicides are notorious for functioning more effectively as visitors than as guests to your garden. When you make your own Manual Sprayer, you can control what you put in them and avoid dangerous chemicals.
With just a few simple ingredients — vinegar, dish soap and water — you can concoct a weed killer from the comfort of your home. Combine them in a spray bottle and you’re done. Just be sure to wear gloves and protective clothes when using herbicides, as some of them can irritate the skin.
Find out what homemade sprays can do for pest control
Making your own herbicides can minimize pests in the garden, and it has other pluses. Homemade Sprayer are also frequently more green than store-bought pesticides. They’re also typically less expensive than store-bought, and you likely have all of the ingredients in your pantry already.
Plus, homemade herbicides are better for your plants, the environment and your wallet. They go after certain pests without harming beneficial insects, such as bees and ladybugs. So in addition to ridding yourself of pests, you’re free to aid the balance of nature in your garden.
Applying herbicides safely in your garden
If you’re using herbicides, you want to play it safe. Read, analyze and understand each instruction completely. Put on gloves, long sleeves and goggles to shield yourself against any splashes or fumes.
Always mix herbicides in a well-ventilated area and don not breathe the fumes. Be sure to label your Knapsack Power Sprayer bottles to avoid mixing up different solution. And make sure to scrub your hands thoroughly after handling herbicides consistently.
One of the best parts of DIY pest control is being able to bid chemical-laden remedies adieu.
Pesticides you can purchase in a store often contain ingredients that are harmful to people, pets, and creatures that dwell in the wild. And you’re saving your garden, and the earth, from all those chemicals.
Natural pest control measures are also more economical in the long term as they are self-renewing and self-regulating. They can be used to help reduce the use of chemical pesticides, which can accumulate in soil over time.
