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Safer for the environment and for your family than chemical sprays, these home brewed garden sprays deter insects and improve the health of your garden.
To be effective, natural insect sprays should be applied frequently to break the breeding cycle of common pests.
Insect Spray Concentrate
3 unpeeled garlic heads
3 ounces liquid paraffin
1 tablespoon grated oil based soap
2 cups hot water
Crush garlic heads and add to parafin in a small bowl. Let stand for 24 hours.
Melt soap in hot water. Allow to cool.
Add soap mixture to garlic mixture.
Strain into a glass jar and store in refrigerator.
To use insect spray, dilute 4 tablespoons of concentrate in 4 pints of water. Spray at least every two weeks.
Tags: Garden Fertilisers-compost, garlic spray, organicgardening
