Good natural insect and vermin repellant

[TheDude46]

I'm new to growing and was curious if there were any natural ways to get rid of fungus gnats (which currently somewhat reside in my potting soil) and other unwanted pests and vermin I am considering essential oils does anyone have any info on this

 

[Metasynth]

Mosquito dunks have the BTi bacteria which interrupts the breeding cycle of fungus gnats

Home Depot sells em in 6 packs for pretty cheap. Mosquito Dunks

 

[TheDude46]

Sweet thanks anything for other pests

 

[Metasynth]

What kinda pests?

I’m also fond of Spinosad and occasionally neem

 

[TheDude46]

Well anything in general that'll damage the plant. Caterpillars, mantises, etc, etc

 

[hotrodharley]

I'm new to growing and was curious if there were any natural ways to get rid of fungus gnats (which currently somewhat reside in my potting soil) and other unwanted pests and vermin I am considering essential oils does anyone have any info on this

Fungus gnats - cover the top of the medium with perlite and stop overwatering. They arrive in a lot of bagged mediums. It won’t kill the present larvae but after they’re done quick there won’t be anymore. Diatomaceous earth used liberally as a top dressing keeps crawlers away. Caterpillars etc. Stale beer is perfect for getting rid of slugs. Open a can and pour half out. Bury it with the top even with the medium or your outdoor plants. Replace it as it fills with drowned slugs.

 

[hotrodharley]

Well anything in general that'll damage the plant. Caterpillars, mantises, etc, etc

Mantises hurt nothing! They’re your friend. Don’t fuck with mantises.

 

[TheDude46]

Roger that I will not fuck with the mantises lmao anything on the essential oils do they work cause I ordered a bunch