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seeds <strong>in</strong> 3 to 5 litres of water for at least 24 hours. Filter the<br />

solution, then use as spray.<br />

The target pests are: Rice pests, diamond-back moth.<br />

Botanical Formulations:<br />

Chrysanthemum:<br />

Gr<strong>in</strong>d the dried flowers. Mix with f<strong>in</strong>e clay loam and water spray<br />

aga<strong>in</strong>st a wide range of <strong>in</strong>sects.<br />

Six to seven tablespoons of dried and ground flower for one gallon<br />

of water.<br />

Nicotiana tabaccum commonly known as Tobacco<br />

Boil the midribs and stem <strong>in</strong> water for a few m<strong>in</strong>utes or soak for 3-<br />

4 days. Let it cool. This is an effective spray aga<strong>in</strong>st numerous<br />

<strong>in</strong>sect pests.<br />

Acorus calamus L.Araceae, commonly known as Sweet Flag<br />

Powder the roots and add water. Use as an <strong>in</strong>secticide spray.<br />

Decoction of rhizome can also be used as a spray.<br />

M<strong>in</strong>t, Coriander and other aromatic herbs

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