How to Kill Bugs on Potted Herbs

Growing your own potted herbs can be a rewarding experience. Herbs are usable in a large variety of recipes and concoctions. A bug infestation on potted herbs can wreak havoc on the herbs health. If left untreated, it can lead to the death of the plants. Kill bugs on potted herbs using a environmentally safe formula derived from common household products. Once you've killed the bugs, your herbs can grow in a healthy manner.

Things You'll Need

• Baby shampoo
• Spray bottle

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Water the herbs 24 hours prior to applying the pesticide.

   • 2

     Mix 2 tablespoons of baby shampoo into 1 gallon of water.

   • 3

     Fill a spray bottle with the shampoo mixture.

   • 4

     Spray the affected herbs thoroughly with the shampoo mixture.

   • 5

     Rinse the herbs with clean water three hours after applying the pesticide.

   • 6

     Repeat treatment until the bugs are dead.