Natural pesticides versus Synthetic; a Green Choice for our Gardens and Farms.

Synthetic pesticides are chemicals that are made up of sulphur, chlorine, nitrogen, and other chemicals. These are toxic substance which are used to control pests such as insects, rodents and weeds.

Pests are, by nature, very destructive to crop plants, and would otherwise damage them if they were allowed to thrive in agricultural land areas. As a result, the use of synthetic pesticides had taken off due to the percieved “good agricultural” benefits.

However, the use of synthetic pesticides has many downsides. It has been linked to water, land and air pollution. This is because when they are applied on agricultural land areas, they sometimes interfere with natural resources (such as water, land, and air) in the environment, leaving them polluted.

There have been cries by environmentalists for the development and use of natural pesticides on small-scale gardens and farmlands. As a result, the use of natural pesticides is increasingly being promoted in today’s world. A few examples of natural pesticides will be discussed below:

Garlic based Pesticides

Garlic is natural ingredient that has some unique properties. It has a strong smell and can be used to deter pests from coming close to garden or farm areas. Garlic-based pesticides can be prepared with garlic, water, mineral or vegetable oil, and soap.

To prepare this natural repellent, simply mix oil and water together, and then introduce peeled garlic into the mixture. Allow the mixture to strain by leaving it overnight in a jar. Once the mixture is strained, add soap and mix thoroughly. The mixed substance can then be poured into a spray bottle and sprayed on gardens or farms to drive away pests.

Organic Tobacco Pesticides

Just the way Tobacco is harmful to humans; it’s also harmful to pests due to its Nicotine content. Tobacco pesticides can be made in many ways using organic tobacco and water.

One way of preparing it is to mix tobacco and water in a jar. The mixed substance is then left overnight to mix thoroughly. Once mixed, a light-brown coloured mixture is produced from the mixture and can be applied to plants to drive away pests.

Another way of preparing organic tobacco pesticides is to use pyrolysis to heat organic tobacco leaves to about 900 degrees Fahrenheit. This produces a bio-oil. The bio-oil can then be used as natural pesticide for controlling pests from gardens or farms.

Chile Pepper Pesticides

The strong odor of the chile pepper makes it a good source for a natural pesticide. It can be made in several ways.

One way of preparing chile Pepper pesticide is by mixing chile powder, water, and soap. The mixture brings out a strong smell, which can then be used to drive away pests.

Chile pepper pesticide can also be made by mixing fresh chile pepper and water, then boiling the mixture. Once boiled, it is left to cool and drops of liquid soap are introduced into the cooled mixture. The cooled mixture can be poured into a spray bottle and sprayed on gardens or farmlands to drive away pests.