How Do You Use Sulphur As An Insecticide?
Garden insects can be hard to control without using chemical insecticides. This puts organic gardeners in a dilemma, pushed to choose between losing their plants and spraying chemicals on their soil. Fortunately, there are organic alternatives to chemical insecticides, even for the most persistent garden pests. Sulphur, a naturally occurring substance, works great as an insecticide and has no negative effects on plants or soil. Step 1 Fill a spray bottle with water and a drop of dish soap. Shake the bottle vigorously until bubbles form. Step 2 Spray your plants with the soapy water. Be sure to get the tops and bottoms of the leaves as well as the stems. The soapy water will help the sulphur stick to the plants. Step 3 Fill a flour sifter with powdered sulphur. Hold the sifter 1 to 2 feet above the plants, and sift the sulphur over them to give them a light dusting. The coat of sulphur should be heavy enough that it is easily visible but still light enough that you can see the color of
