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Old February 17, 2009   #16
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Garlic pepper tea works for alot of pests. Two bulbs of garlic and two hot peppers (jalapeno, habenero) in about half a blender. Mix thoroughly. Pour liquid from blender through a strainer into a gallon jug. Fill jug. Use 1/4 cup concetrate per gallon. Good for all kinds of pests. I have added 1oz. of molasses and orange oil for even more effect. Works great.

Of course, the BT does wonders on cabbage worms, so do my fingers.
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Old February 18, 2009   #17
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I just read that planting mint near plants will repel the butterfly that gives rise to the cabbage worm.
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Old February 18, 2009   #18
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then what? What do I do with those buggers hopping about in my shop vac can?
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Old February 19, 2009   #19
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Put them in some soapy water.
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