Veg Plants Dying After Using “organic” Spray For Insects

Question

Mixture of equal parts beer, dish detergent, mouthwash and dash of Tabasco. All plants developed holes in leaves, serious yellow/brown leaf curl, lost most leaves, etc. Turns out I used Biotene mouthwash and I think that caused the problem. I’ve washed all with water. What about the effect on the soil now? Everything is in containers. HELP! Thank you.

Answer 1

Yes, you can get into trouble with some of the homemade concoctions. I think since you have everything in containers, the rinsing will help, plus you might work in some compost to further dilute anything harmful.

Neem oil is safe and effective.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm