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Gardening Tips: Natural Remedies to Protect Plant Roots from Soil Pests.
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News18•03-10-2026, 08:39
Gardening Tips: Natural Remedies to Protect Plant Roots from Soil Pests.
- •Small insects thriving in soil can weaken plant roots, causing plants to wilt despite appearing green.
- •Instead of chemical pesticides, use natural remedies like neem leaf water, turmeric powder, and cinnamon powder.
- •For severe infestations, dry soil in the sun for 2-3 days and sieve it, or mix in neem cake.
- •Garlic water, mustard cake solution, and wood ash can also help control pests and nourish the soil.
- •A mild liquid soap solution can control aphids and white insects, but use sparingly to avoid damaging leaves.
Key Questions Answered
Boil neem leaves in water for 15 to 20 minutes, let the water cool down, and strain it before lightly spraying it on the plant and soil once every 7 to 10 days to keep the roots safe.
If many insects are visible in the pot soil, remove the soil and spread it in a thin layer in the sun for 2 to 3 days to dry. Sunlight and heat help reduce the number of insects and their eggs, and the soil can then be thoroughly sieved and reused.
Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of liquid soap in one liter of water and lightly spray it on the upper and lower surfaces of the leaves. This helps control aphids and some types of white insects, but avoid using excessive soap to prevent scorching the leaves.
