western-queensland-gardening-guide.pdf - South West NRM
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Nicotine spray<br />
This spray has been de-registered for commercial use as it is a very potent poison.<br />
Home-made sprays should be prepared with extreme care.<br />
Ingredien ts<br />
1 x 2 oz packet of tobacco or 2 packets of cigarettes<br />
5 litres of water<br />
Preparation and application<br />
er the tobacco in 5 litres of water for 30 to 60 minutes.<br />
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Strain the liquid to remove shreds of tobacco.<br />
Mix one part nicotine spray to four parts of water. For greater effectiveness add<br />
white oil at the rate of 60 millilitres to 5 litres of spray.<br />
Do not spray tomato, capsicum or potato plants<br />
Food crops require at least three days withholding period before eating.<br />
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Condy's c ystal (potassium permawnate)<br />
This is a very good insecticide and fungicide. Use it to control aphids and slugs as<br />
well as powdery mildew.<br />
Ingredients<br />
Condy 's crystals<br />
9 litres of water<br />
30 millilitres white oil<br />
Preparation and application<br />
Miu all ingredients together and spray plants once every .I0 days when pests are<br />
active. Do not mix with soap.<br />
Borax<br />
This can be used to control ants and cockroaches.<br />
Ingredients<br />
Borax<br />
Sugar or honey<br />
Preparation and application<br />
Mix equal parts of borax and sugar or borax and honey.<br />
Place in lids at bottom of cupboards.<br />
Borax acts as a stomach poison so keep clear from household pets and children.
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