FOUR NATURAL OR HOMEMADE INSECTICIDES- Shravan kumar panda

          FOUR NATURAL OR HOMEMADE INSECTICIDES 

                         

Now a days to avoid insects attacks on crop plants so many costly insecticides are available in market. But some farmers may not be able to purchase the insecticides which ultimately results in their crop damage.

Here are some suggestions to easily prepare natural insectides,which any farmer can make it at home and apply on field to get rid of the harmful & troublesome insects . 

Oil spray insecticide :

To get rid from the troublesome insect such as aphids, mites, thrives, etc.

we need 1 cup of vegetable oil & then mix  with 1 table spoon of soap & then  mix it with 1 quart water and we can  apply it on the surface of the plant.The insect will die because the pores through which  the insects respire will get closed due to the oil coat formation.

Neem oil insecticide :

The life cycle of the insect can be harmed by the application of neem oil  which is extracted from the neem tree. To prepare this insecticide we need to take 2 table spoon of neem oil & add 1 teaspoon of mild liquid soap and the solution is now prepared & during application  the mixture should be shaked with 1 quart of water and can be sprayed on the plant.

GARLIC  INSECTICIDE :

 Garlic is well known for its strong smell. The smell of garlic can knock down the insects present in field.To prepare this insecticide, first we have to take 2 cloves of garlic with a small amount of water & grind it to make garlic paste,  then we have to add ½ cup of vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of mild liquid soap to it & now the solution is prepared.While spraying one cup of the insecticide with water can be sprayed on the plant.

TOMATO LEAF INSECTICIDE:

Tomato contains one chemical named ‘tomatine’ which is generally affects  aphids.To prepare this we have to take 2 cups of fresh tomato leaves,crush it & put it in 1 quarter of water & let the leaves stay for overnight. Next day the insecticide becomes ready to be sprayed on the plant material & field to kill the insects.