NATURAL PEST REPELLENTS

                         NATURAL PEST REPELLENTS




These recipes were taken from the June, 1987 issue of Country Journal magazine (p. 42-45).



TOMATO


Tomato leaves, pureed *

4 - 5 pints of water

1 T. each cornstarch & Ivory Soap flakes


Mix together, let stand for a couple of hours. Strain. Spray on roses to prevent black spot. Refrigerate any leftover liquid.



GARLIC


3 - 4 ounces chopped garlic bulbs

2 T. mineral oil

1 pint water

1 t. fish emulsion


Soak garlic in mineral oil for 24 hours. Dissolve fish emulsion in water & mix with garlic-mineral oil. Stir well and strain. Store in glass jar (it reacts with metal). Dilute as follows: 1 part mixture to 20 parts water. Use on plants with large insect infestation. DO NOT USE on peas, beans, or sage. Also repels rabbits.



CHIVE TEA


5 T. chopped chives

10 c. boiling water

1 T. Ivory Soap flakes


Pour boiling water over chives. Let stand until cool. Strain and add soap. Spray on cucumbers to prevent or discourage powdery mildew.



NASTURTIUMS


Nasturtium leaves, pureed *

4 - 5 pints of water

1 T. each cornstarch & Ivory Soap flakes


Mix leaves, water, and cornstarch. Let stand for a couple of hours. Strain and mix with soap. Spray on squash to deter squash bugs. Also, use on broccoli to control aphids.




                                                                  OVER

HOT PEPPER


5 Pepper pods

2 medium onions

1 Garlic bulb

Water *


Mash pods, onions, & garlic together. Cover with water and let stand for 24 hours. Strain. Add enough water to make a gallon of spray. Use on roses, azaleas, chrysanthemums, & beans.




*  No specific amounts were given in the article.

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