Re: [CH] New Gardeners 2
GarryMass@aol.com
Mon, 27 Mar 2000 09:32:10 EST
In a message dated 3/00 8:51:35 AM Eastern Standard Time,
Byron.Bromley@gsd-co.com writes:
<< If you are looking for bug/disease help on this forum. remember it is an
open forum for organic/chemical controls. If you desire an organic control
only state it up front. I could save some flame wars.
Byron >>
Beer for the bugs:
I usually invite the bugs over for drinks. I'm a generous host, providing
far more intoxicating fluids than my guests expect. Pie plates of beer for
the slugs, whether I've seen any or not; a spray of flat CokeClassic,
dishsoap, castor oil, and beer for the ground between the plants (a sticky
mess to be sure); a plant spray (modified from the Home Brewed pest control
site) of three or more chile peppers, ground together with three large onions
and one whole bunch of garlic. Cover mash with water, add a tablespoon of
salt, and place in a covered container with a few drops of Ivory soap. Let
container stand overnight. Strain mixture through cheesecloth or a fine
strainer and add enough flat CokeClassic, flat beer, and water to make a
gallon of spray.
Drink the Coke and or beer that is not flat, but leave out the salt, castor
oil, and soap.
Gareth the BeerBomb ChileKnight