Bug/Pest Control

[killfrenzi]

I have heard that cedar is a natural way of ridding a plant of bug problems? Just lay on top of soil around the base of the plant and the cedar has some natural chemical in it that detures most bugs.

I was wondering if anyone has tried or heard of this. I would like to try it if anyone thinks its a good idea. Also I was thinking that it is a good way to retain moisture?

Any thoughts or input on this?

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killfrenzi Reviewed by killfrenzi on 07-08-2008. Bug/Pest Control I have heard that cedar is a natural way of ridding a plant of bug problems? Just lay on top of soil around the base of the plant and the cedar has some natural chemical in it that detures most bugs. I was wondering if anyone has tried or heard of this. I would like to try it if anyone thinks its a good idea. Also I was thinking that it is a good way to retain moisture? Any thoughts or input on this?:D :greenthumb: Rating: 5

[rhizome]

Umm, I'd say "some bugs", but not most.

Yep, that's how cedar closets in older homes work- cedar repels, in particular, moths.

[killfrenzi]

Umm, I'd say "some bugs", but not most.

Yep, that's how cedar closets in older homes work- cedar repels, in particular, moths.

Ah yes, Thank You rhizome! I will go ahead and put a little on the top of my soil and see what affects the cedar has on fruit flies and other kindsa bugs. I dont think it will hurt my plant any?... Do You?

[Revanche21]

Ah yes, Thank You rhizome! I will go ahead and put a little on the top of my soil and see what affects the cedar has on fruit flies and other kindsa bugs. I dont think it will hurt my plant any?... Do You?

Don't think it would hurt anything

[stinkyattic]

Id' avoid putting any type of pine shavings in contact with your soil.
Do as in a closet, and hang pieces of cedar from strings in among your plants instead!