Gardening > Garlic Aphid Control Spray

How to make garlic aphid control spray:

This spray may help to control and reduce the numbers of aphids in your garden. Use it towards the end of the day so as to cause as little upset as possible to butterflies and beneficial insects.

Crush four garlic cloves in a large bowl and pour two pints of boiling water over them. Strain and allow to cool. Add one teaspoonful of washing-up liquid. This spray needs to be used on the day that you make it.

Mary


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