Organic gardening may be better for you and the earth but it can seem expensive. Here are three cheap AND safe garden insecticides.

Organic gardening does not have to be expensive, nor does it need to mean putting up with insect pests. Though the principles of organic gardens indeed incorporate allowing nature to thrive, not all natural organisms are to be enjoyed or allowed.

The following three safe garden insecticides can all be used to keep your ornamental and vegetable crops thriving without costing the earth or you a fortune.

1. Insecticidal Soap
2. Neem Insecticide
3. Diatomaceous Earth

Insecticidal Soap is the simplest of environmentally friendly garden pesticides to use and make. You can buy preformulated products but if you want to keep costs down do be sure to buy one that is highly concentrated. You then add water to make one gallon last years of gardening. Or if you are really frugal buy instead a mild liquid soap, mix with water and you have created the ultimate cheap insecticidal soap spray. Do not forget soap spray is also effective at eliminating other garden pests such as rust and fungal problems, not just insect pests.

Neem oil is used in several new organic gardening products. It is extremely effective used in the longer term. It does not kill pests immediately, but stops them breeding and eating, so within a season it will have a marked effect on your garden pest situation. Readily formulated products containing neem are still rather expensive. Buy instead a quart of pure neem oil, mix with water and a little liquid soap to make a much cheaper Neem Insecticide yourself.

Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is available in bulk packs. For garden use you do not need to buy food grade DE so can save yourself more money. Simple sprinkle where ants or other crawling insects are a problem and it will quickly destroy those coming into contact with its tiny drying particles.

All three safe garden insecticides mentioned are available to buy as separate ingredients. Buying concentrated products is an easy way to safe money and garden organically.

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