This Popular Pest Control Can KILL Your Plant
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2023
- Why you shouldn't use dish soap as a plant pest control.
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I took a flower arranging class in high school and the instructor told us one of the best ways to keep the flowers alive longer was to put a bit of dish soap into hot water and put the plants in that. She basically explained that dish soap affects the water and makes it into even tinier molecules and that’s how it cleans dishes so well, and when used on cut flowers it allows them to absorb even more water since the water’s composition is even smaller, and the warmer the water is, the easier they absorb it. I was pretty skeptical, but it does work. Especially if you cut the bottoms off at an angle every few days when they scab over so the flower can continue sucking up the water through its stem..
My grandfather was a market gardener and he always used soapy water all of his life for controlling these pests
I use rubbing alcohol diluted with water in a spray bottle. The only pests I've ever dealt with are spider mites. I would also recommend quarantining new plants for a week or 2 and especially getting the affected plant/s away from your other plants.
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How much do you dilute the alcohol?
@@sswli99 I just read 1:8 water to alcohol... but I usually don't measure, lol.
Hello Richard, interesting video, thanks. About two years ago, I was digging into the Neem-complex and stumbled over a video, comparing different substances on a standardized group of insects. Neem oil had no affect in this test. As dish soap won over the commercial pest repellent as contact killer, the author concluded that Neem oil has its good reputation unjustly, because it is sold with a detergent included or the instructions tell the user to add dish soap to emulgate oil and water.
When I had a serious infestation with root mealybugs in my collection, the commercial product was just way too expensive, so I decided to try regular dish soap instead, to flood the mineral substrate I use for my plants over night.
Since all my plants survived and are doing well, I decided to do some testing on my own. I placed cuttings of different Hoyas in dish soap 1%, 3% and 5%, and they rooted and grew in that like in water. I even completely submerged them for days, repeatedly, with no harm.
To be sure, I tested several dish soaps, from cheap to environmentally friendly.
I might test this on aroids, but I already am quite sure, dish soap, at least the one I can buy in Germany, is not that toxic to plants, as we all are told. But my positive tests with Hoyas might be coincidencential. This needs more testing under different parameters. 😉
I’ll be using dish soap for spot treatment but I’ll be avoiding for long term use. I don’t think the chemicals do any favours to the plants long term
10 seconds in and straight to answer. Thank you brother.
My pleasure 😊
That’s why I’m here. Can’t stand long videos going into circles and no info given till the last seconds. Cheers Richard 🪴🫧💚
Neem oil spray needs 3 ingredients , neem oil, water and emulsifier. The most accessible emulsifiers are mild dish soaps or sometimes a castile soap. Without a emulsifier, the neem spray will not work because we all know oil and water do not mix.
Perfect timing. I was starting to consider using dish soap in my garden but was wondering if it would have ill effects. This saved me a bunch of research. Speaking of saving, I've been drying orange peels for a different purpose. Now I have a use for the extras. Wonderful!
Great stuff 👍
Castile soap has worked the best for my plants even better is eucalyptus or peppermint Castile soap. Hydrogen peroxide mixed with water when watering my plants helps too💕✝️🙋🏻♀️
Thanks for sharing!!
Yes, the liquidirt method! Peppermint and tea tree Castile soap, rubbing alcohol, h2o2, and water. It's a miracle worker!
@@22Nimilythat’s exactly what I use! Works well and smells so good! 🪴😊
I was wondering about Castile soap as I was listening to this. I just learned about it and jumped into it. Then I also thought, maybe if I add a little Neem oil to it?
I'm really trying to level up my green baby mama skills.
Where does one buy Neem oil or Castile soap?
I used dish soap on my 4 ft money tree, when it had thrips. Every single leaf turned brown and dropped. Luckily it was early this spring and my money tree has bounced back with tons of new growth.
Ouch!
Youre like the Bill Nye The Science Guy of plants!! I love it! Always instantly click play when I see a new video 👏🏾💗🌿
Awesome! Thank you 😊
Great information!! I use a garlic & 70% Isopropyl alcohol mixture with a drop of Dawn dish detergent! Works a treat for me!
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this is the most informative video you ever made !! thank you for your effort and have an awesome day
Thank you 😊
I use Dr. Bronner's Pure Castille soap in water to spray my plants. It is very effective, not harmful to the plants, and no detergents or chemicals. I wonder if it is available in the EU.
I’ve never seen it in the shops
Just got some from Amazon UK
Thank you. This was interesting. Keep up the great work.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I used to make my own soap against for pest control with soft green soap. Just had a quick look and it’s made with potassium hydroxide. I never knew that this was the difference with other detergents.
When the organic pest control came on the market I used those. It was easier. But when you want it cheaper, the right soap is still there. Just check the ingredients.
Absolutely 👍
Had to check the ingredients on my Dr. Bronner's castile soap coz ive been using that for awhile now. Very informative video, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I’ve always used Dr Bronners 100% Castile soap and rinse throughly. Always works
That's what I've used for years. Pests gone, plants are happy
how do you use it?
I use 90% alcohol spray to get rid of spider mites, works incredibly well.
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I read soap nuts are plant friendly and will start to use it on my plants. It really is multifunctionally as I use it as a bodywash, shampoo, household cleaner, laundry and washing dishes. It's cheap and environmentally friendly. Love from UK
Ive never got my hands on soapy nuts. Might try 😁
Many people will think that it would be better because it's natural, but it is also a cleaning detergent so I'm not sure if it wouldn't be the same effect just a bit milder? Or maybe it being milder would make it ok for the plant. My point is only trial and error would tell and I'm not a chemist, but soap nuts generally do the same things as soap just with different ingredients.
I absolutely agree with this video. However I will kindly point out that certain pests are attracted to and prefer certain plant types and especially when the humidity is low or dry climates vs high humidity. Which I do believe this is true with spider mites. I have also found that some plant soils bought from your local big box stores can and may contain pests.
Very true
cant you just sterilize the soil?
Very Informative! Thank You!
Thanks for watching!
Neem is my insecticide of choice. I just had to use it this morning, in fact, on a plant in my garden that spider mites have attacked. Though surrounding plants weren't showing signs of the bugs, I went ahead and treated them to be on the safe side. I've found Neem to work fabulously when used right.
Nice!
Do you dilute it with water only? I'm also using neem oil, but my recipe says to also include a little bit of mild dish soap to mix the oil with water.
@@LayllasLocker I'd stick to just the neem
@@SheffieldMadePlants tnx :)
@@LayllasLocker I need it so seldom that I just buy the "ready to use" stuff in a spray bottle. Natria brand is the one I use. I know it'd be cheaper to buy the Neem and mix it myself, but I so seldom need it that I just get the RTU. Less hassle and less to store.
I found a spider web on a hoya that i brought home, i washed it quick in the sink with soap and water and rinsed it a few times and sprayed the roots with 3% peroxide, and then wiped the leaves down with some peroxide and water and think it was just a spider from the store because I've never seen a web again 😂 yet anyways
It’s good to be cautious 😅
Great information. Thanks 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this info!
You bet!
Great informative video. Very educational
Glad you enjoyed it
Very informative!!
Glad you liked it
Great topic we all need to hear
Thanks!
You are correct.
Dish soap solution doesn't always work.
I tried it for mealy bugs on my tomato plant ....the bugs didn't die...I had to take them out by hand and squish them. Anyway my tomato plants have died.
Neem solution is better . Plants are more greener and pest free after using it. I have even poured some in the pots. It's effective till now.
I usealcohol onmealy bugs. It has always worked.
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Just checked the label on my bottle of Dr.Bronner's (natural): no sodium hydroxide, just potassium hydroxide! 🥳
(Fellow 🇨🇦's: it's sold at Superstore, but according to the website of my local crunchy granola grocer, they have it a bit cheaper. Haven't been yet, though: wish me luck!)
Edit: damn, just Googled: they're still family-owned, founded by Dr Bronner, a Jewish chemist who left Germany before the Holocaust because he wasn't getting along with family. Which: divine discontent?? 😰 Anyhow: it was a cool soap when I started writing this comment, but now I'm a FAN!
(Ed. for punctuation/grammar)
That's a win 😁
I found Dr. Bronner soap in a small bottle, like a sample. It would last a long time and inexpensive in the US. Actually, I think I found it at Target.
They should use way less concentration than that. When in doubt, just read the ingredient list of the real brand name insecticidal soap and emulate their concentration. Do test under the leaves first. I was overconfident and spray insecticide sprays on top of the foliage and left permanent damage to my scindapsus and andasonii. 😢
Brought to you by Insecticidal Soap company. I have used this solution for years when I notice any pests. You are right about not using it as preventative measures. I hope that's what people get from this video. Use it if you spot a pest, but don't use it just because. Also, be sure to rinse it with water after any use!
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Conozco desde hace mucho tiempo a una familia que tienen un enorme vivero para la venta al por mayor, está familia hace tiempo me dijo que ellos usan jabón de los platos junto un cucharadita de aceite de oliva , esto lo diluyen en agua , con esta solución limpian las plantas y ciertos insectos son eliminados , si bien es cierto que usan químicos para controles de plagas es junto lo anterior lo que llevan usando desde hace muchos años , yo así lo hago y me va bien , la frecuencia suele ser de cada mes y medio a dos y jamás he tenido daños en mi colección de años . Un saludo 💌
Soap + baking soda + neem oil is effective on mealybugs. But yes for delecate plants. This mix may cause damage. For hardy plants with severe infection, i have started adding cockroach killer liquid. This addition cleaned all at once.
What was the pest?
@@SheffieldMadePlants Mealybugs on my lemon croton was returning back since last one year. I added 10 ml conon (cockroach killer concentrate ) and applied just twice.
Being a hairstylist I know all to well the destructive nature of sodium hydroxide. The active ingredient in hair relaxers. It’s basically lye that we use to unclog our sinks! 😱
Thanks for sharing!!
You are reminding me of Jerry Baker "America's Master Gardener" from long ago (yes, I am old hehe) and his tips, tricks and tonics for gardens, including tobacco 'tea' and mouthwash.
Never had the pleasure 😁
I've never heard of soapy water as a preventative? But as an insecticide it is great - you have to be careful not to use too much, 2 or 3 drops in a litre is enough and you only spray the bug. I use it outdoors every spring/summer as my area has harlequin bugs. While i haven't had to use it indoors, I'd spray and then rinse in the shower. I also like using pyrethrum spray
As a one off it's useful 👍
Great information!! This is what 70% of internet is proposing!!
I have seen a few recipes with neem oil but they all say to use at least 1/3 teaspoon of a mild dish soap to connect the oil with water.
I'd just go with the neem oil alone
@@SheffieldMadePlants oki. Switching over. 😻
Right neem oil. But you're supposed to also add dish soap to this so that the neem oil could actually combine with water. So kill me now
It's amazing how people have always believed what they see on TV or the internet instantly. Like lies don't stick on those mediums!
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In sweden most of us use green soap which is made from pine oil, the chemicals in that are: Water, Potassium Tallate, Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Sulfate, Parfum, Color
To spray on plants?
@@SheffieldMadePlants usually mixed with neem oil and water. But I submerged a small plant in just a water/green soap solution to drown mites. I thought that was the soap everyone used, but I guess not. It's marketed as an environmentally friendly cleaning soap, people use it to clean everything you can think off. I heard some people even use it to clean themselves, don't think I'll try that but it is a good all-around cleaner.
thanks a lot for this informative video.
I made best experiences against all plant pests and bugs etc. with "alfaras"
best wishes from northern germany
What is alfaras? Prevention or killer?
Don't think we can get that here
@@SheffieldMadePlants heere you find it on the internet ....by the way it smells pleasant like chrysanthemum
qvc also sells it
@@jannetteberends8730 sorry, seems my answers got lost somewhere ... it is a insect repellent ... keeps/drives them away ... spray also around window frames
My mother has used flea ampules on her garden roses. The ones that you would mix with water and spray the floor with (not for use on animals.) That's the only thing that herped her get rid of the pests. Though I'm not sure what else she tried to use. Also I don't know, if it hurts the plants in any way. But I must say that she doesn't spray them regularly with the mixture. Only when there are pests.
Thanks for the tip
Iv used
Cayenne pepper powder, chopper up red onion and chopped up garlic soaked in water for 12hours in the fridge, and sprayed my plants and put some in the soil, it’s really worked with fungus ghats
Interesting thanks
I can deal with the fungus gnats, but spider mites and thrips I can't stand, we have Insectsidal Soap always on hand and prefer to use that but I have used dish washing soap in the past as well but not for long periods. Both are quite affective. However, one treatment may or may not be enough.
To get rid of an infestation it’s a good
I believe Dawn also has alcohol in it, which probably isn't very good for plants.
Not with regular use anyway
Prevention: spraying with tea of Equisetum arvense, or horsetail. You can find this plant nearly everywhere
Or blowing rock floor over wet leaves. But this has a high ph, so not good for plant that prefer a low one like azaleas.
Thanks for the tip
What's your experience with insecticidal soap and neem oil on cacti and succulents? Looking online it seems like people can't really agree if it's OK to use. Some say that it's fine, others say that cacti and succulents are sensitive to the oils. What's your experience? Some of the detractors mention that the oil may harm the plant if it gets a lot of sun (which these kinds of plants generally should). Would it be enough to give them a short period of shade?
I think it's ok for spot treatments. Not sure about long term use because i don't treat mine long term. I'm lucky to never have had that problem with my succulents and cacti. Maybe see what chatgpt says?
Omg I wonder if the citrus spray will help keep pets (cats mainly) away from my plants 😮
Dish soap killed my flawless sunflowers 3 years ago and I haven't used it since 😢. It's terrible. I used it once, only once and the leaves turned crisp and brown.
Oh no!
I mean using soap too often on your skin also isn't good so it should be logical that it's also not good for plants if used too often.
Good point 😁
What if you mixed the fairy liquid with some olive oil and water would that have any better results?
As a one off it’s fine
I always learned to use organic soap , so no dishcleaners..
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Had terrible cases of gnats and aphids the first time I started keeping houseplants. These clean living, "oh i dont use chemicals" communities led me so freaking astray. I just bought some houseplant insecticide instead and that has kept my fungus gnats and aphids at bay far better than some misleading soap concoctions could offer. I don't care if its 'nasty scary chemicals', its a houseplant, and we breathe in 'nasty scary chemicals' every time we walk on the side of the road anyway. Sick of old wives tales
Correct
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exactly this.
Biological and non chemical insecticides are good for situations where runaway water may spill outside of the use case: A farmer should not use heavy insecticide on his field because it kills all insects, soil life, is often harmful to nearby aquatic life and affects birds praying on affected insects.
A house plant is contained in a house, within a pot, and does not interfere with other life forms in a significant way. And because its only a few specimens under close inspection, the risk of missing a bunch and therefore developing insecticide resistance is also much smaller.
So please use all the chemicals you desire :)
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A gentler option
Does neem oil work with gnats?
Apparently it can help but I’ve not tried
Hi, what are your thoughts on hydrogen peroxide being used for fungus gnat control? Diluted in a 5 or 4 to 1 ratio with water
Thanks for any help.
I’ve heard great things but didn’t work for me
I see rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) widely recommended for use against mealy bugs. Can it be used this way, and is it good against other pests?
It's good to spot treat them. Can't be used as a preventative or regular use
@@SheffieldMadePlants Thank you for taking the time to reply. Love your channel!
I tried a neem oil and it helps only in spider mites..so only dish soap really works for me.also not Bicarbonate of Soda
Chemical compound
that really destroy the plants
Thanks for sharing
So should insecticide be use as a preventative measure or only when you determine there are insects?
Depends if you get infested regularly and what type you have. Systemics can keep pests away
@@SheffieldMadePlants Thank you. I’m a recovering house plant serial killer, trying to change my ways.
Mr. Sheffield, have you tried predatory mites?
For gnats yes 👍
I used potassium soft soap on my plants this spring because my rose bushes were colonized by early aphids and within 20 minutes they were all dried out and dead. Unfortunately it has no effect on the “black aphids” that targeted my chinese hibiscus and they only left a few weeks ago because here in Italy it’s over 35°C. Do you know how to kill them?
Have you tried neem oil?
@@SheffieldMadePlants no because I couldn’t find it anywhere, even on amazon! On other plants like parsley I just scraped them off but it was impossible to do on that plant without breaking leaves. Next year I will definitely try, thank you
This dishwashing liquid it cause kill the plant?
Long term it can do harm
I havent needed any type of insecticidal soap yet, knock on wood, but bc of the price (about 12 a bottle here, when you can find it locally), I would do the dishsoap if it was needed, however, the examples I see and the recipes I see are using SOOO MUCH washing liquid that it could clean like 3 or 4 or maybe more, full sinks of dirty dishes! If a tiny single drop can wash up all my dishes including the most greasy of pans, then I don't think using 4 or 5 times the amount in a very small bottle to spray is actually good for anything esp the plant! Of course it will kill, but it's going to kill it all! Personallly, if I do need to make a solution up in a spray bottle, I would likely just fill my sink with hot soapy water and then fill my spray bottle from that and then proceed to do my dishes, that way, the highly concentrated detergent is properly diluted and I am not wasting it and I am not going to do as much damage to my plants, especially if I go back in after and do a "rinse" like we do with our dishes!
Great point. A little goes a long for sure
Im still gonna use dish soap tho lol
just about to do the dishes ;)
funny how a lot of organic proponents use chemicals not designed for plants on plants.
anyway, as usual, they like to overdo things. it's quite valid to use a drop or two of dish soap with specific pest control preparations, as a spreader. but in those tiny quantities as indocated by specific pesticide.
natural or otherwise are marketing terms. everything is derived from earth or plants and suitably modified into products. some "synthetic" pyrethroids work as good or better than "natural" pyrethrin, and dont require expensive growth of many pyrethrin producing plants. every component and combination of components in pesticides needs to be assessed individually for efficacy and safety. choosing "natural" things is only fooling ourselves.
there are plenty of completely "natural" elements and bacteria/viruses, that can easily kill humans.
Good points 👍
Neem oil also clogs the leaves, definitely an overrated product.
I've never got my hands on soapy nuts 😁
Flee shampoo for pets.
I make natural soap no chemical s at all
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Washing up liquid ? Never heard anyone call it dish soap, sounds like a fancy soap in a hotel bathroom.. in a soap dish perhaps..
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You are at the wrong point. NaOH and KOH have no difference in "cleaning" mechanism. Eventually, the K ion is smaller, its mean it is more easily penetrate into thigs (like bugs and plants also). So maybe you missed something or pesticide soap just a scam :DD KOH also dirt cheap, just like NaOH...
Detergents contain long chain fatty acids which is bad for soft bodied insects & is also bad for the waxy coating on leaves, insecticidal soap made by the saponification process contains short chain fatty acids & does the same thing to insects but is not as harmful to plants, also another benefit of neem oil is the natural chemical that it contains that is called azadacterin (probly now spelt right😆) which disrupts the insects life cycle by messing with their metabolism & causes all sorts of problems for them & the eggs & larvae, which is why you need to make sure that the neem oil you buy is COLD PRESSED, the shop bought “neem oil” products don’t have the substance in them because it is removed or destroyed in the processing of it, yer welcome 😆.
Great tip thanks!