Natural Pest Repellent
Ash could be used to repel certain bugs on our agriculture products.
Supplies
Ash, wheat flour, water pump or sprayer
Burning Ash
Sometimes we burn cut grass, twigs and weeds in our garden. After burning,it will turn into ash. just collect them in a tin can.
Wheat Flour
Depending on where you are, you might find wheat flour or rice flour in the market. Grab one and ready to use.
Mix Ash With Wheat Flour
Take 1:1 ratio of each ash and wheat flour. For instance, one spoonful of ash and a spoon of flour. Mix them well.
Mix With Water
The ash and flour mix is addded with a gallon of water in a bucket.
Spray
Use a water pump to spray the ash-flour solution onto plants surface. We use pump because the ash-flour particles are of certain size. It may clog typical water sprayer.