"Controlling Diseases Organically requires one to understand natures law of cause and effect. The only real way to control diseases is preventative rather then reactional." Andy Lopez
For Immediate Relief with diseases and pests:
"If you Eliminate the Cause, You Eliminate it's Effects"
When dealing with diseases or pests, it's the cause which you must control, or cure, rather then the effect (disease or pest). Remember, all diseases and pests are treated basically the same way. As long as you treat the cause, the effects will disappear. If the disease or pest persistent after following the below steps then I would suggest that you join Club IG and get more serious help from The Invisible Gardener himself. Check out his radio shows and give him a call on the air!
With Pests: Spray the following mixture, will control most pests. Spray directly on pests, spray leaves both sides. Handpick if possible.
In quart sprayer, fill with filtered water to near the top, add 5 drops Tabasco sauce (organic), 2 drops any natural Peppermint soap 2 drops garlic oil.
Test strength first to avoid damaging plant.
With Diseases: Spray the following mixture on leaves and soil :
In a gallon bucket, add 1/4 garlic oil or any vegetable oil, 5 tablespoons baking soda, 1/2 liquid seaweed or 5 tablespoons powder, 5 tablespoons Peppermint soap or safer soap or any natural oil based soap will do, 1/2 cup apple cedar. Stir to dissolve, add to sprayer and spray leaves of plants.
Control overhead watering.
With Fertilization: Nutritional problems will lead to pest/disease problems. Compost application is the preferred method of fertilizing roses. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers.
With Watering: avoid overhead watering. use garden filter whenever possible.
Remember this is only a temporary fix,
*If you are a IG member, you should 1....read 'Organic Gardening"' facts 2....read garden chapter in book "Natural Pest Control" which you received free when joining.. 3....leave your question or comment in the
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4. call me up on Andy's Radio Shows and talk with me.
