I opted not to treat my garden for insects at this time. The plants are growing stronger as they are. The formulas for homemade insecticide all require a waiting period for the spray to become more potent I assume. Garlic and onion blended up and put into water. Some times hot pepper. I'm really not excited about putting that on my young plants yet, and there is a warning to test a few leaves first.
I've used a mixture of flour and cayenne before, but I was treating the wrong insect with that combination. I had squash bugs then and I was able to get rid of them with a solution of original formula liquid dish soap and water squirted directly on those bugs. It was amazing to see how quickly they keeled over and then it rained and I had soap bubbles in my garden and in my downspouts from the house gutter. It was funny. I'm going to prepare a onion garlic solution to have ready for when problems arise again.
Getting ready to put in the green beans, cucumbers and zucchini this weekend. I might drop some tomatoes in next week too.
Happy gardening!
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