Controlling Insects

• 1). Observe the affected plants carefully and determine what pests are attacking the plants. Different bugs react in different ways to the spray used.
  
  
• 2). Mix 2 tablespoons of dishwashing liquid that is certified biodegradable with a gallon of warm water. Spray this mixture on plants to kill insects. Wait for a few days and then repeat if there are still insects left.
  
  
• 3). Mix a tablespoon of dishwashing liquid with a cup of vegetable oil. Mix about 2 1/2 tablespoons of this mixture in a cup of water. Use this spray on plants as an alternate method to kill insects.
  
  
• 4). Contain ants by using mint tea bags. Place these near the entry of the anthill and along their path. This will help ward them away.
  
  
• 5). Boil catnip with a little water and place the strained tea in a spray bottle. Spray on plants to ward off cockroaches. Avoid this method where there are cats as household pets. They may be attracted to the plant and eat it.
  
  

Fungus Treatment

• 1). Use chamomile tea to stop the growth of fungus. Make chamomile tea and allow it to steep for a while.
  
  
• 2). Let the tea cool before or after straining it.
  
  
• 3). Put the strained tea in a spray bottle and spray it on the leaves and stems of plants with fungus.