UOG Horizons: Knowledge for Life - Manage pests with ingredients in kitchen
UOG Horizons: Knowledge for Life - Manage pests with ingredients in kitchen
UOG Horizons: Knowledge for Life - Manage pests with ingredients in kitchen
2/4/2026
Bugs attacking your garden? You’re not alone. Chances are most of us have encountered aphids, mealybugs and whiteflies on our hot pepper, tomato, citrus and other plants. These common garden pests suck the sap of plants, weakening the plants and resulting in reduced photosynthesis, poor yield, stunted growth and even death.
There are several methods to successfully manage pesky bugs that attack your plants, and we’d like to share one, in particular, that’s safe, effective, and that you can make right in your own kitchen.




