CHAPTER 11 - The Best Control 2

Repel roaches with bay leaves and eucalyptus.Fragrance Oils - which are a mixture of monoterpenes and/or essential oils act as insect growth regulatorsagainst fleas. When mixed with finely crushed calcium carbonate, they can kill cockroaches. Dust formulationsget fragrance oils closer to the nervous system sites and make them more lethal. Fragrance oils also are highlyrepellent.Frankincense - Anti-bacterial, antiseptic, holy oil used in ancient times to improve communication with G-d. Enrichedextract of the Somalian frankincense herb Boswellia corteri has been shown to destroy bladder cancer cells.Freezing - kills insects by exposing them to rapid temperature change. Remember the first killing frost in the fallwhen all of the outdoor insects stopped making noise and hitting your windshield? Why? Mother Nature killedthem quickly and safely. In winter months put infested items outside in a secured or locked area in summer,put them in freezers or meat lockers and/or refrigerated trucks called “reefers” - zero degrees Fahrenheit will killall stages of insect life. Insects are cold-blooded and they are extremely sensitive to even slight temperaturechanges! This technique is inappropriate for many composite or painted objects. Most animal skins,books, papers and textiles can be frozen safely. Temperatures in the freezer should be around -20 o to -40 o C. Adeep freeze unit rather than a common household freezer should be used, and self-defrosting freezers shouldnever be used due to their low Relative Humidity. If the items have been previously stored in a cold climate orare frozen too slowly, the insects will become acclimated and may not succumb to freezing - so drop the temperatureas rapidly as possible. The object to be frozen should first be sealed in a plastic bag. Place the objectin the freezer for at least 2 weeks. Objects thicker than one foot should be left in 1 week longer. The interiorwill freeze and thaw at a slower rate than the exterior of the object. During freezing and thawing care should betaken to observe for any condensation inside the bag or on the object. Liquid nitrogen can be injected.Fresh Bay Leaves and Peeled Garlic Cloves - are natural pest repellers. Dried thyme in sachets will give yourhome a fresh aroma and when properly placed will repel silver fish and other pests.Fuel Alcohol - You can make your own fuel: http://www.ttb.gov/industrial/alcohol_fuel.shtmlFungicides - sulphur, copper, Bourdeaux mixtureAdvantages: Provides fungicidal action and disease control.Disadvantages: Toxic to mammals, wildlife, and many beneficials. Timing of application is critical.Sulphur should not be used within a month of oil sprays or when temperature is above 80 ° to 85° F.Unsafe levels may build up in soil after years of use.Fungisafes - 1 gal. warm water, 2 T. vegetable oil, 2 T. dish soap and ½ c. baking soda; mix and spray anddrench affected plants. This mix will normally not harm plants. Another recipe: 3 cloves crushed garlic, 1minced onion and 1 tsp. crushed jalapeno pepper; steep in 1 qt. warm water for several hours. Strain througha disposable coffee filter or cheesecloth. Add 1 gallon warm water and a dash of dish soap and 2 T. canola orvegetable oil. Spray this mix wherever you see rust, blackspot or any other fungus problem. Fungus problemscan also be controlled with compost tea, liquid seaweed, blackstrap molasses, apple cider vinegar, potassiumbicarbonate or garlic juice (diluted about 1 T. per 1 gal. water). You can add various combinations of thesefungus-fighting ingredients at 1 T. each, but test a few leaves first and always spray lightly during the cool partof the day. Clean your sprayer after each use. See Antibiosis.Fungal Disease Control1. A mixture of ash (2-3 kg) and 1 litre of castor oil is spread on a seed bed of a size of about 100 m2. Theapplication is repeated 2-3 times at intervals of 7-10 days. This provides protection against soil bornediseases in tobacco nurseries.2. 2 kg of turmeric powder and 8 kg of wood ash is mixed well. This is applied over plants during earlymorning hours for treatment against powdery mildew.3. Ginger can be used at the concentration of 20 gms / litre of water and sprayed thrice at intervals of 15days. This provides protection against powdery mildew and other fungal diseases.4. A small handful of slaked lime can be applied at the base of the tomato plant. This combats damping - offdisease.5. Cattle and goat urine have fungicidal properties. Urine from animals with a vegetarian diet is said to be395