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I was taught to use dawn with baking soda and a few drops of neem oil or vegi oil. The oil prolongs contact of soap and baking soda helps with fungus or mold and the soap breaks down the outer protective barrier on the bugs. Plus cleans the plant and soil.
@@Becoming1 I fill a squirt bottle with warm water, a couple drops of dish detergent, a couple drops of neem, a couple drops of vegi oil, a tsp of baking soda, and the rest with some rubbing alcohol if it's on hand. Just squirt everything down. I do it in the evening. They say not to when the sun is shining. Something about the magnification of the water on the plants might be too intense. So evening is when I use it. Hope this helps. ♥️
The sodium metal in baking soda is a toxic alkali. Common symptoms of foliar spray sodium toxicity are leaf burn, scorching, and dead tissue along the outer edges of the leaves.
I absolutely love this. JUST SUBBED!... Currently battling fungus gnats on a new lemon tree seed that germinated but the soil apparently was infested with fungus gnat eggs... Ugh. I literally just treated the whole bag of soil which I put in a tote like I usually do. I already do use the neem oil with the soap but I am going to do this next because I found three new gnats this morning and I haven't seen any in 2 days so I believe what you said about the breakdown..... Absolutely at 55 I'm unfortunately a rookie to growing anything, but I love every moment of it except for times like this.. lol. Thank you for the explanation of everything used. You're a genius.......
Thanks Laurie, appreciated! Fungus gnats suck! They don't really damage anything other than your sanity as they fly about though. I've seen a number of different contenders to get rid of them and have tried a few. The mix in the video will nuke the adults- the worms in the soil are tricky though. The best thing that I've tried (and I literally imported it from the US as I head such good things is 'Mosquito Bits'. People are making a 'tea' out of them and then putting it into the soil. So put some into a type of teabag and let it sit in water. This creates a liquid that can be evenly spread. Then, either use the liquid mix for the adults or Fungus Gnats (and aphids etc) are attracted by the colour yellow. Like obsessed with it. So the yellow sticky traps will do a good job of catching them as well.
@@robbiebanks9182 agree, fungus gnats love wet, dead matter. Watering as Robbie said is the way, let the topsoil dry out in between waters. Also, use a tea made from something called mosquito bits, is very good.
What a effort & knowledge for this video . Can we say that this is total solution for insects of vegetable garden? Should we wash plant after spray?How long we can keep the solution? My english is not good. I understand that we should mix 3 ingredients & 4 th ( hydrogen peroxide) should mix at the time of spray.we should take this liquid 5 ml per lit . Just want to confirm that we spray every week. Can we use this as a preventive care in vegetables?
Hi Chetan- IT's difficult, to say for certain that this is going to work for all insects. I would think though- it's going to be a pretty good cure for most types. Yes wash plants after use. The neem oil needs to be washed of and do not eat the plants for about 2 days afterwards- the active compound when mixed with water will start to break down after 8 hours so mix what you need and use immediately. Weekly spraying is good- not more often than that. Preventative...... I would go with using it if you have a problem. Just keep looking at your plants regularly. It's all about timing, the quicker you find the problem and then do something about it, will be your biggest cure.
Thanks for sharing the benefit of your thorough research ❤. Here in south Sinai desert We cant get Neem oil. However i grow rosemary and make my own oil for spraying. I also add in a little clove oil. Its a constant battle. Spider mites above ground and nematodes underground. I am still undeterred 😂
I did the recipe minus the soap and i added peppermint essential oils to it. So i did 1.5 quart water 1 tsp peroxide 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol and probably 8 drops of peppermint essential oil. Shall see if it works
Hi Maryjane, did you add any neem oil? if you did, it needs the soap to break it down and make it water-soluble. To be honest, those two elements are the strongest, a contact killer (the soap smothers the insect so it can't breath) and an over time killer- the neem. The rubbing alcohol will strip the wax of their cuticles so will hit them hard. Let's see how it goes.
Trust me, my hair is going whiter by the day. Nothing against hair colour- I was simply trying to explain that there are other things that Hydrogen Peroxide is used for than what most people know it for- dying your hair.
Thank you for this! When spraying am I drenching everywhere or just misting? Do I wash/rinse after application or is that just for edible plants? When adding 5ML to sitting mix how is that converted with the US 3% I am assuming I should do the hydrogen peroxide solution for the soil when I spray also. My Pachira Aquatic / Money Tree is new. I have had it for about 4 months and seems to be thriving, new beautiful growth. I repotted and cleaned all the leaves about 3 months ago. It really seemed to enjoy it. But now I have seen a few I think gnats hovering. So I am doing research and checking my tree. I am noticing other things too. These were not there when I cleaned each leaf with water and soft cloth. Some holes, some browning spots, a few white spots, I'm not sure if I see scale bugs on the trunks, I think the more I look the more suspicions I have. I may be overanalyzing. I am new to the indoor plants or any plants. Thank you for this video as I have no idea what may be happening and trying to identify it is much harder than a google search, I have been searching, reading, watching videos for 5 days now.
Thx for super fast reply..!!! How many days we can store this liquid? Or should we make when we want to spray? Can we use this in small vegetable plants? Like one month plants?
Hi again.. I like how you present information and yourself. It gives me the confidence to ask you a little off-topic if you mite,,, be able to tell me how to control Fuchsia Gall Mite on fuchsia cuttings?. I have spent far too much on natural predators. I wonder if a alcohol bath could do it
No worries Arthur- so it's a little outside of my normal as I only do edibles. However, I do have a very knowledgeable grower contact so let me ask her.
So..... that's a bloody tricky little blighter eh! My spray will work to a level, but is not going to knock out the problem as it's in the leaf. Neem oil is great for insects that eat it, as it hits the central nervous system of the plant- rather than being a contact killer.. All my lady said was that bringing in a predator after having cut back the plant quite heavily was all she knew of, even that though is tricky. I did have a read myself and a fairly good source said that a plant invigorator/pesticide is a good bet (not sure as good as mine) With that being the case- the one I would recommend is something called SB spray. You can find it on Amazon. Good luck!
Thank you for this. Could you perhaps give a measurement like tsp / litre or gallon so that I can use it in my mister? That way I can set the timer to come on in the night. Over here in Jamaica we use a product called Neem-X Bio. I have found it to be very effective used woth garlic water- did wonders for my phaleonopsis orchid that was infested with scales. Would this be safe to use every day in a mister?
Hi Syl, thanks for your comments- appreciated. The ingredients in ml and US cups/spoons start at 11.50 and should all be there. I've heard good things about garlic water as well. When I put this together, I did it for edible plants and garlic water on lettuce will make the girls/boys run in another direction if you eat it and then breath on them! :) The garlic water will be fine in a mister for non edibles though..
Really helpful to find this UK based advice. At the end you mentioned a next video. Is there one showing how to spray. I never know if you have to lift every single leaf to get the undersides - a lot mid season in the polytunnel, but if needs must?
Hey Guys- you really want to hit all of the leaf all of the stem- as much as you can. Do it early on or later in the afternoon so you don't harm the plant with leaf burn. What have you got and how big is the polytunnel?
No difference indoors or out. With all spraying like this, try to do it first thing in the morning or later in the evening. Direct sun beeming on the plants when they are wet isn't good.
Agreed Jessica, it definitely needs to be handled with care. As do all the ingredients in this, all of them aren't going to do you any favours if injested. I've used it many times though and when diluted I've never personally had a problem.
My understanding is neem oil puts almost like a wax coating on the leaves. Therefore the bugs. Spider mites can't get to the leaf and eat it you have to be very aggressive with your approach with this method. Spider mites are very hard to get rid of
@@jamescone6359 Hi James- you're right in the idea that you have to coat the leaves thoroughly but the reason being is that the neem will then be ingested by the plant when it pierces the leave looking for food. Then the neem oil Acta on the central nervous system of the bug, causing it to stop eating, stop reproducing and various other ailments. This means that neem only works on rasping insects like aphids, whitefly etc. leaving other insects alive. However, the neem has to be mixed with a soap for you to apply it and the soap is the contact killing part. Ie it smothers the insects and stops it breathing. So the combo is powerful but the neem will take a while to take effect, knocking out anything that the soap missed.
Tea tree, peppermint oil, 70 percent isopropil alcohol and hydrogen peroxide . One table spoon of each into two gallons of water. Spritz on the plants and soil surface.
Thanks for such a great informative video! QUESTION So I’m in the US, so would I multiply the peroxide by 3.75 and use that amount? Sorry I need help in understanding this conversion. Thank you so much for your help!
No worries Brandy. So it depends on the % strength of the one that you are using. In terms of the volume - I would keep it at x 3 if you are using a 3% - better to be slightly under than over with this type of thing- it's already quite strong as a mix.
Hi. I use Neem Oil regular. But I learned that you have to use the solution same day as you make it, or it's organic substans can get moldy. Are this mix you make different in the way you add other products in that makes it fine for a longer time?
Hey- so with neem oil, you have to mix it with a 'soap' like the one in the video for it to work. It needs to be able to dissolve in water and without mixing with soap ((like any oil) it's not going to work. The chemical part of neem oil, Azadirachta will break down after spraying on the plant within about 4 days. Mixed with the soap and these other parts, kept in an air tight container, preferably in the dark and it will last fine. I would refresh it though every 6 weeks.
Hi Arthur. So The neem oil coats the leaves and the active compounds hang around for about 48 hrs. So when the bug punctures the leaves, they're also going to take in the neem oil. The neem isn't absorbed into the plant, just coats the leaves. Best to give the leaves a wash before eating, just to remove any residual taste.
Hi thank u so much for your video! I’m going nuts to try to save a tropical fruit tree (Mamey sapote) that I just had installed in my yard a few months ago. It’s infested with small ants. I’m pretty sure they are not fire ants. I have masking tape on the trunk and some ants are crawling over it. I put diatomaceous earth at the base of the tree. I’m still seeing the ants. I don’t see aphids but the leaves look gnarly. I don’t know what to do. What else should I be looking for. Could I have overwatered the tree ? I saw little flying gnats yesterday.
Hi there, thank you for reaching out and sharing your situation. Dealing with ants in tropical fruit trees like Mamey sapote can indeed be challenging. It’s great that you’ve already tried diatomaceous earth. Since you’re still seeing ants, consider checking for other pests like scale insects or mealybugs, which can attract ants due to the honeydew they produce. Overwatering could contribute to the problem, especially if you’re noticing gnats, which often thrive in moist soil. To address this, ensure proper drainage and allow the soil to dry out a bit between waterings. Additionally, using ant baits around the tree may help control the ant population. Keep monitoring the tree’s health and consider consulting a local horticulturist for a more precise diagnosis. Best of luck with your Mamey sapote tree!” This response addresses the specific issues raised, offers practical solutions, and encourages further action if needed.
@@bigantplowright5711 On second read, I then thought you were being extremely deep! Neems not bad- it's strong and most people hate it- I don't mind it to much, knowing how much it's nailing the little b**stards....
Yoooo Sir! This is totally Bad A$$ Sir!! Thank You!! So sorry for bothering you with this question. For root mealy bugs, should I pour it into the soil, OR should I do the normal procedure for root mealy bugs, and just use the solution on the roots and plant itself? That is probably a self answerable question, but with my OCD I have to cover all basis! 😁 Subscribed Sir!! Iowa 😁
Hey Sheldon- they're a tricky one no doubt. A bit tricky this as the usual hydrogen peroxide mix should be good enough, however the neem oil will then finish them of. However, I'm not so sure as to how badly neems going to affect the roots of the plant, it may not like it. Maybe do a test first, ie not so much in one smaller part and see if the plant doesn't like it by wilting or curling leaves
@@myseedleaves Holy Cow! I am sorry I never responded!! Just to make this short, I was trying to fight Root Mealybugs, and not the real problem. Root Aphids. I was given the wrong diagnosis. For 6 months, I fought those buggers until I discovered that they were Root Aphids. I lost several of prized cacti, and elephant ears. They nearly stripped my entire love for indoor "gardening" It's crazy to be back here today, and its due to Spider Mites. lol Compared to R.A, I won't even sweat it. I took care of everything in the moment, so now it's research time. Thank You So Much For This Video & For Your Reply! 🤗 PS: Subscribed & Not to be crude, but there is not a nice way to say it. Root Aphids are the devil's crotch crabs! 😂 Edited: I'm already subscribed 😁 lol I'd sub again if I could! lol
Feeling for you Sheldon- what a pain in the arsse!. Root aphids are a bitch, although I've only had them once and it was right at the end of the plant cycle so we just binned it. However, when you say the word spider mite, that sends a shiver up the spine (not really :) - they are a nightmare and probably one of the hardest to eridicate for good. It's all about getting them early and then using the mix on them. @@sheldonmurphy6031
@@AA-rw6mcyou are correct. And there is a dilution chart online for converting any percentage hydrogen peroxide to 1%, whether it's 3, 6, 10, or 35. There's a 90% but don't even touch that😊. Recipe works great. If you have any problems with Neem, Dr Woods also makes a Tea Tree Oil castille soap that works great.
Hi Christine- do you mean % of the overall mix or Percentage of the type of h202 you can buy? Where are you based Christine, there are different percentages in different countries- the US is stronger...
@@myseedleaves Thanks for your reply. I've got 3%. H202. Is this what's used in video. Only I know you can buy different strengths Kent UK Thanks Christine lacken
Hi Christine, so 3% is 1/4 of the strength that we use. Also, be very careful it's not mixed with other materials - it needs to be pure. If you check the video description there are links to all the products that we use and links to Amazon. 250ml of the Growth Technology brand that we use 'liquid oxygen' is £7.50
This is actually the first time I wasted my time to watch your video. This could have been done in an 8 minute video. A lot more people would watch. Maybe even like,instead of dislike. Our time is precious to.
Hi James, thanks for your comment, always useful to hear thoughts. Agree that it is relatively long but put time stamps into it incase people wanted to cut straight to the parts that they were interested in. Wanted to show more depth of where it all came from and how the various ingredients come together. However, it's all a learning curve so I'll take your comments on board for the next. Cheers
"How to kill everything! Including your plants!" What a snake oil salesman. Do not do this. Get properly informed instead. You can't just throw everything on your plants and hope for the best. Learn how to identify your local pests, learn about their life cycles, and treat only as much as necessary, with only minimal amounts of substances that are proven towork. This unscientific kitchen sink approach is insane. Typical internet solution.
Thanks for your thoughts on this. The thing being, I'm not sure whether you've battled an infestation of aphids on an indoor hydroponic system which is really what this video is for. Your average joe isn't interested in learning about the life of the bug on their plant- they just don't want their system crawling with them. I have tried just about every type of way to get rid of them, from natural predators to these types of natural pesticides. Yes you can go and buy pesticides that are synthetic but I don't adhere to that. The ingredients in this mix are tried and tested, half of India uses Neem oil and it's accredited with multiple organic bodies as safe for organic growing! they're all over the internet and this mix is one that will hit the problem as hard as it can be, quickly. Outdoor growing is very different, bigger bugs will eat the smaller bugs and you can essentially play more of a game with it. Indoors though- you can't and you need to do something about the problem as quickly as possible or you loose all the plants on your system. Snake Oil salesman? I'm not selling anything to anyone- just giving people the product that I've been using for half a decade for indoor systems.
By the time I research all the information about all the nitty gritty relating to critters destroying my plants I'll have no plants to treat. So better to take a punt rather than watch my plants die slowly and have a load of spider mites hibernating to repeat the same next year.
I know I'm late here, but if you aren't smart enough to understand, that's fine but you don't have to be an ass. I've used this method a number of times and it works great. Just pay attention and don't over do it.
Hi David, that is a lacewing larvae- the other aphid killing bad boy. The eggs are the ladybirds. The lacewing starts eating them in the end. I filmed them over a month..
