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Best organic pesticide for house plant soil?

algar32
10 years ago

Best organic pesticide for house plant soil?

I currently have centipedes in my soil as well as whatever they are hunting. I share a room and cannot afford to have bugs wandering the room. I realize the centipedes are killing bad things in the soil, but I need to have all of the bugs gone or else I'll have to get rid of my house plant out of respect for my room mate.

I'd prefer it to be organic, but I really just need to kill all of the bugs in the soil.

I also have spider mites on my leaves. I am currently treating them with home-made habanero pepper spray. I'm not sure if it's effective, but if the pesticide could serve the dual purpose of centipedes and spidermites that would be an added bonus.

From my research Orange Guard seems to be highly regarded, but I was hoping I could get some professional opinions. I was also told insecticidal soap was good, but it seems no one has tried soaking their soil with it to kill centipedes. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

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