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Ants
are among the most difficult insects to control . Many
of the “softer”, ant-specific pesticides have proved no
match for them as they quickly develop a resistance.
Exterminators and farmers often resort to the harshest,
pesticides of all .. chemicals which the EPA is trying
hard to ban . Even the more ecologically oriented
conventional farmers will use poison-tainted molasses to
control ants .
Diatomaceous
Earth --
Unlike most targets of Diatomaceous Earth ants are
hard bodied and it will not likely be lethal to them
but it does serve as a deterrent. The same as you would
be deterred from walking across broken glass
barefooted.
Herbal Deterrents
for Ants include
Mint, Catmint, Tansy,
Southernwood, Garlic, Pennyroyal, Spearmint
Army Worms
Populations of Army
worms and closely rel;ated species can be controlled to
a certain extent with the use of
Beneficial Nematodes
and Bioneem
Aphids
Aphids
are Yellowish-pink to pale
green plant lice that suck ,plant juices that is. They
are a soft-bodied, oval/pear shaped insects and are
commonly found on nearly all varieties of plants,
vegetables, field crops, and fruit trees. They range in
size from 1/5o to 1/4 inch ,Some are winged, some are
not. An interesting note about aphids is that they
are actually "farmed" by Ants , who will often
protect them in much the same way a rancher will
protect his livestock from wild predators. If you have
an ant & an aphid problem be advised that the ants will
often attack predator insects such as lady bugs, so you
will need to control both the
ants and aphids.
Ants will carry aphids into trees and consume ripening
fruits . This can be prevented by applying a band of
sticky material around the trunk. A commercial
preparation sold under the trade name of Tanglefoot
See: TANGLEFOOT
PEST BARRIER Amazon.com
is particularly effective.
Herbal Deterrents for
Aphids include
Nasturtiums, Basil, Wormwood ,Spearmint,
Southernwood, Pyrethrum/Chrysanthemums, Onions, Stinging
Nettle and Garlic. Sunflowers Attract Ants .
Bioneem
is a botanical
insecticide with low toxicity ratings that offers a
broad range of insect control. The active ingredient
Azadirachtin is extracted from the seeds of the Neem
trees of southern Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Predatory Insects of Aphids are
Lady Bug and
Green Lacewings.
Cabbage Butterfly
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Herbal
Deterrents of Army Worms
Marigold, Rosemary, Mint, Southernwood, Dill
,Sage, Hyssop
Garlic.
Predatory Insects
Praying Mantis . has proven effective as
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Cabbage Lopper
Cabbage Worm
- Herbal
Deterrents of Cabbage Lopper
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- Predatory
Insects
- Other Bio
Based Controls
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Carrot Rust Fly
- Herbal
Deterrents of Carrot Rust fly
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- Predatory
Insects
- Other Bio
Based Controls
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Colorado Potato Beetle
Corn Borers
- Herbal
Deterrents of Corn Borers
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- Predatory
Insects
- Other Bio
Based Controls
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Fleas
- Herbal
Deterrents of Fleas
- Tansy
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Lavender
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Pennyroyal
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Wormwood
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Spearmint
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Fennel.
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Flies
- Herbal
Deterrents of Flies
- Tansy
- Basil
- Rue
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Wormwood
- Eau de
Cologne
- Basil
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Pyrethrum
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Fruit Fly
- Herbal
Deterrents of Fruit Flies
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Tansy
- Rue
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Southernwood
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Pyrethrum
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Grasshoppers
Gypsy Moth
There are many
effective chemical controls against gypsy moth
infestations, but the only effective Organic control
that we recommend is
Bacillus
Thuringiensis Thuricide:
Japanese Beetle
- Herbal
Deterrents of Japanese Beetles
- Four
O'clock.. Does not deter Japanese beetles,
they are attracted to it, but are generally
killed by it's poisonous properties
- White
flowering chrysanthemums are effective
- garlic,
larkspur, tansy, rue, white geranium, chives
all possess deterrent qualities against
Japanese Beetles.
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Best
recommended defense against Japanese
Beetles. Based on an EPA approved
pathogenic bacterium Bacillus popillae,
which cause the disease "milky spore " in
the grubs while they are still in the soil,
and is harmless to Humans to most other
species
Grub
Control: Milky Spore 10 oz
Pheromone based lures and traps are
discouraged as they only serve to
attract more beetles to your garden/yard
from surrounding areas.
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Leaf Miners
* " Leaf miners " are
not a specific species of insect, but comprise an array
of various insects that are classified as "leafminers"
due to their behavioral traits. See
Leaf Miners. In many cases what is effective against
one genus of this class may be wholly ineffective
against another.
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- Predatory
Insects
- Other Bio
Based Controls
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Mealy Bugs
Green Lacewings
Are the only real
effective organic control of this pest
Mosquito
Moth
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- Other Bio
Based Controls
- Predatory
Insects
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Red Spider
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- Predatory
Insects
- Other Bio
Based Controls
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Slugs and
Snails
Slugs can be deterred with
3-5-inch copper fencing. The copper reacts with the
slug's unusual body chemistry to create a "non-lethal
electrical charge" in the slug's body . It is not
recommended spreading salt about garden areas as some
people have done as this can destroy the soil structure.
Snails
generally avoid borders of lime, or ashes
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- Other Bio
Based Controls
- Predators
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Thrips
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- Other Bio
Based Controls
- Predatory
Insects
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Tomato Horn worm
White fly
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- Other Bio
Based Controls
- Predators
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Anise
- Host for
predatory wasps
- Deters pests
from brassicas by camouflaging their odor.
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Artemisia {Wormwood}
- Produces a
strong antiseptic,
- Repels many
insects.
- Planted in
drifts it can also deter small animals.
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Asparagus
- A substance
called asparagin in asparagus repels certain
tomato pests.
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Basil -The oils in basil repel
thrips,
flies and mosquitoes.
- Plant basil
along side tomatoes for larger, tastier
tomatoes.
- Grown in pots
near an open door or window will keep
flies and mosquitoes away
- Basil and
rue should not be planted together.
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Bee Balm
- Attracts bees
, good for pollination.
- Not so good
for kids. I planted some a few years ago and my
son got stung by more bees that summer than I
care to remember.
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Borage
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Calendula
- Old World
plants of the family Aster family.
Often referred to as Pot
marigold
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Repels
Grasshoppers
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Chives
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Chrysanthemums
- Somewhat
effective against Ants
- Chrysanthemums
are the base for pyrethrum an all natural
insecticide used against ..
- ..roaches,
ticks, silverfish, lice, fleas, bedbugs,
root knot nematodes
- Not a good
idea if your are utilizing beneficial nematodes
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Dahlias
- Repels
nematodes
- Not a good
idea if your are utilizing beneficial nematodes
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Dead Nettle
- Repels
Colorado Potato Beetle
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Dill
- Best planted
with cucumbers and onions and lettuce. *NEVER
plant dill close to Tomatoes
- Dill attracts
predatory wasps
- Dill repels
aphids ,spider
mites,squash
bugs
- If planted at
a distance, it can help draw destructive insects
*AWAY from your tomatoes.
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