You may also notice slowed growth or young plants dying altogether.
Let the solution steep overnight.
Strain and Place in Spray Bottle
Strain out the leaves using cheesecloth or a fine strainer.
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Add an additional cup of water and pour it into a spray bottle.
Be sure to label the bottle.
Garlic Oil Spray
Organic gardeners have long relied on garlic as part of their pest-fighting arsenal.
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Chop and Steep Garlic
Finely chop three to four cloves of garlic.
Place in a small bowl, and add two teaspoons of mineral oil.
Let this mixture sit for 24 hours.
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Strain and Place in Container
Pour two cups of water into a glass or plastic bottle.
Use a strainer to remove the garlic pieces and add the remaining liquid to the water.
Add one teaspoon of dishwashing liquid such as Dawn.
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This mixture can be stored and diluted as needed.
Add to a spray bottle before using.
Before using this spray on the entire plant, test it by spraying an inconspicuous part of the plant.
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If there is leaf damage, dilute the mixture with more water and try the test again.
It is best to keep as many beneficial insects around as possible.
This spray should only be used if you have not seen any beneficial bugs in your garden.
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Otherwise, you should use the tomato leaf recipe, which will not harm beneficial bugs.
Other Natural Methods
Pomilio, A.B.
Reflective Mulches Foil Insects.
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University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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