1. OI Regenerative Farming Practices.pdf, page 104
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How strong should I make my plant-based pest spray?
What is the right concentration for pesticidal plant mixtures?
How much plant powder should I mix into water for a pest concoction?
Mix between 1% and 10% plant material by weight in water. Do not go above 10%. Too much powder makes the mixture thick and sludgy, and a sludgy mixture does not work well as a spray.
Why should I not use more than 10% plant powder in my pest spray?
What happens if I make my pesticidal plant mixture too strong?
Can I add extra powder to make my plant spray work better?
No. If you add too much powder, the water cannot hold it properly and the mixture becomes a thick, sludgy mess. This reduces how well the spray works. Keep the concentration — the strength of the mixture — between 1% and 10%.
Are there ready-made natural pesticides I can buy?
What are biological pesticides and where can I get them?
Is there something between homemade plant sprays and chemical pesticides?
Yes. Biological pesticides — pest control products made from natural living organisms rather than chemicals — are sold commercially. They are a good option because they cause less harm to helpful insects and soil organisms than chemical pesticides.
Why should I avoid chemical pesticides if I can?
What is wrong with using chemical pesticides on my farm?
How do chemical pesticides hurt my soil over time?
Chemical pesticides kill helpful organisms both in the soil and above it. This harms soil health, reduces the natural nutrients the soil produces, and destroys natural pest control. Over time, fewer and fewer helpful organisms survive, and the farmer ends up needing to buy and use more pesticides just to manage pests. Use chemical pesticides only as a last resort when all other options have failed.
2. OI Regenerative Farming Practices.pdf, page 105
|Common name of pesticidal plant |Common name of pesticidal plant |Target pests |Plant part used |Preparation |Effectiveness |Source |Limitation|
|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|
|Neem | |Cockroaches, weevils, aphids, termites |Seeds, leaves and bark |Seeds dried and crushed, crushed leaves extract |Good |Wild |Poor knowledge, limited availability|
|Aloe | |Newcastle in chicken |Sap |Cold infusion |Very effective |Wild/farm |Limited availability|
|Black jack | |Aphids |Leaves |Dry, grind and burn. Ash used or mixed in solution to spray on crops |Very effective |Wild/farm |Invasive, affects skin|
|Hot pepper | |Thrips, aphids and white flies |Fruit |Dry and grind fruits. Use as a powder or mix with water and soap and apply to crops |Moderate |Cultivated on farm |Efficacy not long lasting, limited knowledge|
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How can I use neem to control pests?
What does neem plant help with in the garden?
Which pests can neem kill or drive away?
Neem can control cockroaches, weevils, aphids, and termites. Use the seeds, leaves, or bark. Dry and crush the seeds, or crush the leaves and squeeze out the liquid. Neem grows wild and works well, but it may be hard to find in some areas.
How do I use aloe vera to treat Newcastle disease in my chickens?
Can aloe help sick chickens?
What plant can I use for Newcastle disease in poultry?
Aloe vera sap — the thick liquid inside the leaves — can be used to treat Newcastle disease in chickens. Make a cold infusion by mixing the sap with cold water and give it to the chickens. It is very effective, but aloe may not always be easy to find.
How can I use black jack to get rid of aphids?
What can I do with black jack plant to protect my crops?
Which plant helps remove aphids from crops?
Black jack leaves can control aphids on crops. Dry the leaves, grind them, and burn them to make ash. Use the ash directly on crops, or mix it with water and spray it on the plants. Black jack works very well, but be careful — it can irritate your skin. It also grows as a weed and can spread easily.
Can hot pepper help with pests on my crops?
How do I use chilli to protect crops from insects?
What pests does hot pepper control?
Hot pepper can control thrips, aphids, and white flies. Dry the fruits and grind them into a powder. Use the powder directly on crops, or mix it with water and soap and spray it on the plants. It works moderately well, but the effect does not last long and you may need to reapply it.
3. OI Regenerative Farming Practices.pdf, page 106
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How do I use pawpaw leaves to protect my crops from pests?
How can I make a spray from pawpaw to kill insects?
What do I do with pawpaw leaves to control pests on my farm?
Pound the pawpaw leaves well, then mix them with water. Leave the mixture overnight. The next day, sieve it to remove the solid pieces. Pour the liquid into a sprayer and spray it on your crops. This method works well against several types of pests.
How can I use lantana camara to protect stored grain from weevils?
What plant can I use to keep weevils and tuber moths out of my stored crops?
How do I use lantana leaves to stop weevils in my storage?
Dry the leaves of lantana camara — a common wild bush also found on farms. Place the dried leaves together with your stored grain. This is very effective against weevils and tuber moths. Be careful: lantana camara is toxic, so keep it away from children and animals, and do not eat it.
How do I use tithonia to fight aphids and whiteflies on my crops?
What can tithonia plant do against weevils and aphids?
How do I make a tithonia treatment for pests?
Use the leaves or seeds of tithonia — a wild or farm plant — to make a cold infusion. A cold infusion means soaking the plant parts in cold water for some hours without heating. Use this liquid to treat crops affected by aphids, weevils, or whiteflies. Tithonia is effective but may not always be available, as it is seasonal and not all farmers know how to use it.
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