Insect Repellents
October 22nd, 2007
Filed in Garden Pests and Diseases
Tags: pesticides, repellents
I will list some of the Insect Repellents that may help you to ward them off when they are active..
All-Purpose Repellants.
Anise.
Anise is a good insect repellant for a variety of pests Many gardeners report less of a problem with aphids, fleas,and cabbage pests when Anise is planted nearby.
Catnip
Catnip deters many pests , such as Colorado potato beetles darkling beetles,flea beetles, japanese beetles, squash bugs,
weevils and the biggest pest of all ANTS!
You will only have to be on the lookout for the neighborhood cat!
Garlic
Garlic has been known to repel not only insects, but animals. Plant edible garlic between vegetable rows or next to roses to repel aphids and many other insects.
Garlic powder can be dusted directly on the plant ,or garlic can be made into a spray for a more concentrated dose.
Try one of these garlic sprays for insects;
6 cloves garlic
1/2 onion
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dishwashing liquid
1 quart water.
Put first 4 ingredients into a blender, add some of the water, and blend until smooth.
Pour mixture into a jar and add the rest of the water. Let steep for 24 hours, strain, and then pour the liquid into a spray bottle.
Treat plants. Keep extra repellant in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Easy Garlic Spray.
1/2 cup finely chopped garlic cloves
(onion or chives can be subsituted)
1 pint water.
Mix garlic and water well. Let sit for about anhour then strain out the garlic and pour inot a spary bottle. Treat plants with a fine mist.
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