Traditional Practices in Agriculture FULL - ANGOC Site

17. Marigold (Tagetes erecta): Extract the juice from marigold
roots and spray at
the rate of 2 to 4
tablespoons juice
per litre of water.
The target pests
are: Aphids and
borers
18. French Marigold (Tagetes patula): Pound the roots of
Tagetes patula, extract juice of 1 kg roots and mix with 1 litre
water. Then spray the solution directly into the soil.
The target pests are: Green aphid, grain borer.
19. Black Pepper (Piper
nigrum): Pulverize seeds
of Piper nigrum with water
and spray; powder and
spread around stored
grains.
The target pests are:
Cotton stainer, diamond
back moth, common