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what do i do to get rid of pests in my garden?

i have a vegetable garden in my back yard.which seems to be doing pretty good.until about a week ago i noticed that something is eating the leaves on my plants.the only thing that i see so far is there was this ladybug and a few japanese beetles.how do i stop them from eating my plants?is there a safe homemade pesticide i can make or even buy?

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1. There are dozens of homemade pesticides, but most are insect-specific, and most insects are plant-specific. You'll have better luck if you identify the insects that are doing the damage. These sites may help: www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/organic-pesticides www.organicspringtime.com/organic.../home-organic-gardening-pesticides-part-1-40/ vegetablegardens.suite101.com/.../organic_pest_control_and_pesticide www.ehow.com › ... › Garden & Lawn › Pests, Weeds & Problems Some safe(r) purchased insecticides are Bt, or Bacillus thuringiensis (Dipel), diatomaceous earth, Rotenone, Liquid Copper, and Sluggo. One of the most effective controls is vigilance. At least once a day, at varying times, walk through your garden, looking at the underside of leaves, stems, and around the base. Take a can of soapy water with you, and drop any insects you find into it. Keep debris cleared, because many insects like to hide under dead leaves, rocks, etc.. Hope this helps...
2. don't bother the ladybugs!.. they're your best friends out there!....