🌿 3. Garlic Insecticide Spray – Effective Leaf Protection
This easy garlic spray is great for direct leaf application and kills soft-bodied insects on contact.
- Ingredients: 1 head of garlic, 1 liter of water
- Mince or crush the garlic cloves.
- Soak in 1 liter of water for 24 hours.
- Boil the soaked mixture for 5 minutes.
- Cool, strain, and pour into a clean spray bottle.
- Use: Spray directly onto leaves and affected plant areas, focusing on undersides of leaves where insects often hide.
☀️ Application Tips
- Best time to apply: In the late afternoon or early evening to avoid sunburn or reduced effectiveness from midday heat.
- Frequency: Apply every 3–5 days, or after rainfall, for best results.
- Test first: Always spot-test a small section of the plant first to ensure there’s no sensitivity.
Garlic offers a safe, natural, and effective way to support pest management in your home garden or vegetable patch. With these simple recipes, your plants can thrive without the need for harsh chemicals — and your garden will smell delightfully pungent too!
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