not using pesticides

[RealIzeRecognIze]

I have a few trees for my veiled outside. They're taking a liking of spiders and various other bugs same as our garden
What do I do about these bugs without pesticides?

 

[ph34r]

theres a company called greenworks that makes a non toxic enviro friendly insecticidal soap

 

[camaleonte82]

there are alot of natural bug killers such as beer for slugs etc... try maybe adult praying mantis's to eat the other bugs?
mint plants repel alot of bugs as do citronella so maybe plant some around the base of the tree

 

[ph34r]

avoid the mint though lol that stuff is a terrible mennace and takes over everything

 

[camaleonte82]

avoid the mint though lol that stuff is a terrible mennace and takes over everything

it does spread like crazy but thats why i love it! it smells amazing when you cut it with the lawnmower and its great to use for gutload.
hanging baskets of mint is what i would advise if you dont want it all over tho.

 

[RealIzeRecognIze]

I like the mint idea ill give it a try and ill check out the eco friendly stuff can you just spray it over the.plants?

 

[RealIzeRecognIze]

And I'm actually thinking of getting mantis but idk if I want a thousand adult mantis around either.