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what is a homemade insect repellent for my plants?

It is for my vegitable garden. Also it can't be harmful to my animals. Please help!

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1. a little bit of dawn dishsoap and water in a spray bottle
2. Marigolds around the garden. I just spray my plants down with a hose every day.
3. There are many insect repellents that contain "pyrethum," which is actually a natural extract of the marigold plant. It is very safe for use around children and pets, but it is quite expensive. You may also want to regularly spray your plants and grass with a soap and water solution. This will have 3 effects: 1) it will dehydrate most bugs and kill them without chemicals, 2) it will help to keep your grass and plants clean of pollution and make them healthier and 3) it will soften your soil which mean you won't have to water as much. Use a hose-end sprayer filled with 1 cup of any cheap dishwashing soap for your grass or 1 tablespoon of soap in a hand-held sprayer for your plants. Good luck!
4. I use dishsoap and water and spray it on a few times a week, seems to be working