Fruit Trees and Homemade  Pest Control

Fruit trees are wonderful additions to our back yard or properties. And there are so many different kinds available suitable for pots and small areas too.  . . . And nothing tastes nicer than some fresh picked juicy fruit of your own trees.  

However, one of the biggest problems with fruit trees is that pests and insects invade them and destroy them, and this is why you need to be prepared with methods to treat your fruit trees with homemade pest control. 

Homemade pest control is great for fruit trees because it is much safer and easier on your plants than harsh chemicals and insecticides. And you know that your fruit will not be getting damaged and will not hurt your family because there will not be any pesticides on it.   

. . . And it is much cheaper than most commercial pesticides on the market. All it takes is a little effort to make it. 

Three of Your Best Options For Homemade Pest Control On Your Fruit Trees 

There are literally hundreds of thousands of different homemade pest control products that you can make. Obviously the type of pest control products that you are going to have to make will depend on what type of fruit trees you are growing. 

1.      Tomato leaf spray 

One of the best and most effective homemade pest controls for your fruit trees is the tomato leaf spray, and for this you need to soak one to two cups of chopped or mashed tomato leaves into about two cups of water and let this soak overnight, then strain through a cheesecloth or fine mesh. Add about two more cups of water and put into a bottle and spray.  

2.      Garlic oil spray 

Another great recipe is the garlic oil spray, and for this you want to soak three ounces of finely minced garlic cloves into two teaspoons of mineral oil, making sure to let this soak for at least twenty-four hours. Next, you want to slowly add about one pint of water that has one-quarter ounce liquid soap or commercial insecticide soap mixed into it, stir thoroughly and then strain into a glass jar for storage. 

3.      Herbal sprays 

Herbal sprays are also very effective homemade pest controls for your fruit trees. Herbal sprays are made by mashing or blending one to two cups of fresh leaves with two to four cups of water and then leaving them to soak overnight. On the other hand, you can also make an herbal tea mixture to use by pouring the same amount of boiling water over two to four cups of fresh or one to two cups dried leaves, and then leaving them to steep until the water is cool. 

When To Seek Professional Help 

If it seems that the problem has become too much and that your methods of treatment are not being effective enough, then it is a good idea to call in professional help. There are various pest control companies that are available to help you in this exact type of situation, and although this is obviously going to cost you a bit more, it will be worth it to keep your fruit trees healthy and beautiful.