Is there anything other than chemicals that I can put on tomato plants to repel insects?

I have a couple plants in pots outside on my deck, what can I use that is not a pestiside?

Is there anything other than chemicals that I can put on tomato plants to repel insects?
there are organic sprays that you can use now. you can find them at home depot or lowes.
Reply:You can use a mix of tobacco juice and regular dish soap. There are web sites that teach you how to make your own. Don't buy the chemical stuff. It kills to many good species of insects , and can get into your system.
Reply:CRUSHED GARLIC IN SOME WATER AT THE BASE OF THE PLANTS
Reply:There is this Tea-Tree Oil spray in the market which is natural and non-toxic to humans and plants. It can help prevent the insects from going near your plants the second time.
Reply:Sprinkle with dishsoap water after doing your dishes. My grandma used that and I do too and it works great!
Reply:I know it sounds stupid, but dust them with plain old self rising flour, you will be amazed at the results, this idea was passed down to me from my great grandfather and it works for me.
Reply:I have tried ivory dishsoap liquid and hot water and works well!It also works well on flowers !I also use ashes from the charcoal grill and found that is best.After bbqing save the ashes and put in any flower or veggie garden it works wonders !
Reply:They have a product called Sevin dust that is excellent for tomato plants, get it at Home Depot
Reply:never heard of this b4....but no
Reply:Neem is an organic spray. It is an insecticide, fungicide, and miticide. No chemicals. Find it at Lowes.
Reply:Bugs, you can buy them on ebay. Try ladybugs
Reply:Yes! Plant chrysanthemums or just regular mum's all around the edge of the planter. This keeps bugs away! you can even use the flowers in the house to get rid of flea's. works like magic. I use them all summer long with my patio planters. and not a bug on any of my plants
Reply:I think at this point in the season, your best organic method is to pick off any bugs, eggs and larvae you might see and kill them in a bucket of soapy water. Not sure what kinds of critters are on your plants, but be advised that applying anything to the plant may taint the fruit it should be producing by now. I have had good luck with planting marigolds among or alongside my tomato plants - the scent keeps many insects away, and they look pretty together, I think. Hope that helps!