This is all about pests and diseases. About the good, the bad, and ugly insects. We will be talking about some diseases which are prevalent in kitchen gardens.
https://www.greenlifeindustry.com.au/Attachment?Action=Download&Attachment_id=1975#:~:text=Aphids%20are%20relatively%20small%2C%20bulbous,to%20be%20present%20in%20Australia.
https://www.bhg.com.au/how-to-attract-ladybugs-to-your-yard
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The backyard organic garden, Keith Smith, Australia, 1990
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/pest-insects/citrus-pests?nopaging=1
https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/how-to/know-your-weeds/9430076
Organic recipes from https://gardenerdsking.com/organic-control/
Traditionally used against aphids, tiny caterpillars, leaf miners, mealy bugs, mites, and scale.
Mix the two liquids in a large far or bottle with a tightly secured lid. Before each use, shake vigorously. Keep it in a cool area. Use 1 tablespoon to 1L water.
Puree chili; add water; leave to sit overnight. Strain this mixture (Be careful – it could burn!) and mix in soap and wa-la- a potent homemade, ready-to-use pesticide!
3.5 L Water
0.5 teaspoon (mild) liquid soap
1 tablespoon baking soda
NB. This needs to be used straight away as it cannot keep.
Don’t spray in the heat of the day and make sure the plants have been watered a few
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