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Post by Jeni Treehugger on Aug 21, 2008 16:16:24 GMT
Simple Soap Solution 2 Tbs. soap flakes 2 litres warm water Dissolve soap flakes in water and apply directly to infested areas every 5-7 days. Note: Too much soap can cause burning on plants. Pests affected: aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies.
Garlic Oil Spray 10-15 cloves of minced garlic 2 tsp. mineral oil 600 ml water 1 tsp. liquid soap Soak garlic in mineral oil for 24 hours. Strain garlic out and add 600 ml water and 1 tsp. liquid soap. Mix thoroughly. Spray plants with this solution. Pests affected: Aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies
Fungicide for Mildew and Black Spot 1 tsp. baking soda 1 litre water 1 tsp. soap flakes Dissolve baking soda in 1 litre of warm water. Add soap flakes to help solution cling to leaves. Remove infected leaves from plant, then spray top and bottom of remaining leaf surfaces to control spread of the disease.
Prevention is better than cure so invite beneficial insects to your garden by growing plants and flowers which provide food and a home for them. Plants which attract and provide homes for beneficial insects include: Alyssum, Butterfly weed, Caraway, Clover, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Marigolds, Nasturtiums, Wild carrot, Yarrow.
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