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Green, brown or black flies, of small size but always in great numbers, infest various crops. Spray with soapy water or with paraffin emulsion, made as follows: Dissolve a handful of soft soap in boiling water. Add a wineglassful of paraffin and two gallons of water. Stir well, spray as required. | Green, brown or black flies, of small size but always in great numbers, infest various crops. Spray with soapy water or with paraffin emulsion, made as follows: Dissolve a handful of soft soap in boiling water. Add a wineglassful of paraffin and two gallons of water. Stir well, spray as required. | ||
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| + | Take about 8ozs of Elderberry leaves put into old saucepan with a pint and a half of water bring to the boil and then leave to simmer for 30 minutes. When cool add a teaspoon of washing up liquid, Put liquid into sprayer and apply. First class for killing green/Blackfly and carrot fly | ||
Revision as of 18:45, 17 March 2006
Common pests and how to deal with them
Green, brown or black flies, of small size but always in great numbers, infest various crops. Spray with soapy water or with paraffin emulsion, made as follows: Dissolve a handful of soft soap in boiling water. Add a wineglassful of paraffin and two gallons of water. Stir well, spray as required.
Take about 8ozs of Elderberry leaves put into old saucepan with a pint and a half of water bring to the boil and then leave to simmer for 30 minutes. When cool add a teaspoon of washing up liquid, Put liquid into sprayer and apply. First class for killing green/Blackfly and carrot fly
