Your garden is in full swing: the vegetables and fruit you have decided to grow are starting to grow and with the first seedlings, insects and small parasites also arrive .
To prevent the products of your land from being nibbled and ruined, it will be necessary to remove them .
But first the good news: the presence of these organisms is not in itself negative . Garden insects are in fact found in the presence of products from crops that are poor, if not devoid of, chemical agents and products.
Your harvest will therefore be of excellent quality! The result of clean and organic processing .
Of course, if you do not eliminate the pest problem, a large part of your horticultural products will be useless.
To do this you will need organic remedies capable of keeping away insects that threaten the growth and health of your plants without altering the delicate balance of nature .
Let's see together how to grow your organic garden while keeping it healthy, and which products to use to reduce the presence of garden insects in a natural way, without corrupting the integrity of the ecosystem.
Millstore offers a wide range of organic products to help you solve the annoying problem of garden insects, and puts at your disposal an expert staff who will be able to help you in the choice and the best ways to use each of them.
- Why choose to grow organically?
- 14 + 1 Most Effective Organic Remedies Against Garden Insects
- Maintain good growing habits
Why choose to grow organically?
Growing organically means growing by choosing the approach closest to the natural life cycle of plants , not regulated by the hand of man, therefore choosing an eco-sustainable working method.
Taking care of a vegetable garden, moreover, means spending time outdoors, carrying out a pleasant, relaxing, beneficial and toning activity for the body and mind, capable, according to authoritative studies, of reducing anxiety and stress. Precisely for this reason we speak of "orthotherapy" or "horticultural therapy" .
The products of the earth thus become not only precious foods, but the foundation of a balanced, healthy lifestyle that is friendly to the environment and the planet .
Garden insects: the allies and enemies of your crops
Each type of crop will attract particular insects, fungi and other pathogens, and will therefore require specific natural substances and high-quality products to repel those organisms.
Organic remedies to combat the problem of garden insects are particularly effective because , in addition to keeping unwanted organisms away, they also strengthen the plants' defenses, making them more resistant to external attacks , both animal and fungal.
Furthermore, because they are particularly gentle, organic remedies will not completely exterminate harmful organisms, which are essential as food for colonies of beneficial insects .
This way, the balance of the ecosystem will be preserved, and the fruits and vegetables in your garden will be able to continue to grow until they ripen as they naturally do.
Know the harmful insects of the garden
To choose the right organic remedies for caring for your garden you will first need to know the existing harmful organisms .
Among the insects in the garden you can find aphids, scale insects, lepidoptera, tomato moths, stink bugs, ants, metcalfes, fruit flies, thrips, Colorado potato beetles.
And then there are fungi, such as powdery mildew, peach curl, alternaria, scab, and molds, such as botrytis.
For each of these problems Millstore offers the right product: effective, organic and of the highest quality , and the support of specialists ready to help you solve any problem in your garden.
The most effective organic remedies against garden insects
Here are the organic remedies, products and the best natural substances to use in the fight against garden insects according to Millstore experts.
1. The tannic
A whole chestnut extract based on solid tannin, tannic acid increases the plants' ability to resist stress, improves self-defense mechanisms and boosts metabolism.
The product can be used in all stages of plant growth except the flowering period.
2. Soy lecithin
Produced from soybeans, soy lecithin strengthens plants' natural defenses, particularly against fungal threats .
In case of rain within 24 hours of applying the product, it will be necessary to repeat the operation, as the effectiveness of soy lecithin is real only if the product manages to dry completely on the plant.
3. Nettle plant extract
A completely natural product that controls the proliferation of fungi and harmful insects .
Nettle extract should be applied to crops in spring and summer, until ripe, and harvest should be done at least 7 days after the last application.
4. The soft soap
Useful for increasing the plants' defenses against soft-cuticle insects, soft soap eliminates harmful insect eggs from the leaves and is able to dissolve honeydew, thus fighting sooty mold , a fungal disease.
Use soft soap liberally at any stage of plant growth, preferably during twilight hours.
After the first treatment it is possible to repeat after 10-15 days.
5. Baking soda
A completely natural substance, sodium bicarbonate increases the plant's pH and helps strengthen its natural defenses by fighting excessive acidity caused by pathogenic fungi .
6. Potassium bicarbonate
Thanks to the size of its particles, this salt is able to contain the development of pathogenic fungi on plant surfaces.
7. Propolis
The natural extract free from preservatives and colorants is protective against fungal threats, supports the development of roots and flowers of plants, and attracts bees, promoting pollination .
Propolis invigorates and tones vegetation and helps tissue healing after trauma caused by various types of external agents, including pruning.
8. Linseed oil
Obtained by cold pressing the seeds of Linum usitatissimum, this oil helps to increase the natural defenses of plants, especially in the case of threats due to scale insects .
9. Soybean oil
Obtained from the cold pressing of non-GMO Glycine soja seeds, this oil also increases the natural defenses of plants, especially in the presence of various harmful insects .
Soybean oil is also able to maintain water balance in case of strong temperature variations and in the presence of wind.
10. Rock dust
A mineral powder that adheres perfectly to the surface of the leaves, thus preventing harmful insects from reaching and feeding on the plant tissues .
Rock dust also absorbs excess moisture , discouraging the growth of new harmful organisms such as fungi and mold, protects plants and promotes tissue healing due to insects, water stress and burns.
11. Neem oil
A cold-pressed concentrate, neem oil kills harmful insects, prevents them from feeding on plants and their leaves, and acts as a repellent to disease-causing organisms.
An optimal treatment consists of several applications to be repeated every 7-10 days.
12. The lithothamnium
A natural powder that acts mechanically on plant surfaces, making them unusable for insects and fungi .
Furthermore, lithothamnium provides nutrients useful for the development of plants, thus fortifying them against external attacks, improving their structure and fertility.
13. Vinegar
A commonly used product, not everyone knows that vinegar is an excellent ally in the fight against weeds in the initial phase .
Also useful for aiding the growth of acidophilic plants.
14. Newcidal nature
A product derived from rosemary and oregano plants, Newcidal nature, with its intense and persistent aromatic and herbaceous smell has a strong deterrent action against harmful insects in the garden .
15. Beware of humidity
Last but not least Millstore tip: take care of your vegetable garden irrigation.
Before even selecting the most suitable organic products to prevent the problem of harmful insects, make sure you set up and maintain a correct irrigation and/or watering method , an operation that will allow you to prevent and minimize the onset of problems related to plant pathogens.
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If possible, select a drip irrigation method , which will help you control humidity.
Excessive humidity, in fact, will attract parasites and promote the development of pathogenic and harmful organisms.
Why can drip irrigation help you?
- Thanks to the controlled and stable release of water , which prevents it from collecting in the soil
- Because drip irrigation allows you to always water the plants at the base and not on the leaves, thus eliminating the risk of water accumulation on the plants.
If you can't choose drip irrigation, remember to water your garden plants in the same way, and to do it after sunset : both of these precautions will allow you to keep humidity levels low.
Drip irrigation is also excellent for reducing water consumption and increasing productivity : the latter in particular can increase by more than 10%.
An organic tip? Try using only (or mainly) recycled water from rain and cooking, for example.
Maintain good growing habits
Good care of your garden is your first weapon for creating a healthy natural environment, in which flora and fauna coexist in a positive and constructive way.
As mentioned, the natural balance between flora and fauna is essential for the success of an organic garden .
In fact, it is the photosynthesis of plants itself, together with the work of their insect allies, that is the main weapon against the attack of garden insects, pathogens, parasites and fungi that threaten their health.
Using organic remedies and natural substances to support these natural processes will therefore prove to be even more efficient, as well as healthy, than chemical products, which are harmful and much less effective.
Trust Millstore to choose the best organic remedies for the health of your garden .
Millstore experts are available to answer any questions and help you manage your garden with advice, high-quality products and organic remedies tailored to take care of your crops according to nature.
