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May 12, 2006
Society Garlic
Society Garlic, which isn't actually a garlic but certainly has the same aroma, is reputed to keep aphids and other insects away. It appears to work for us, so we plant it near vegetables and roses.
"Garlic has a long folk tradition as an insect and pest repellent used to combat aphids, white flies, spiders and other pests, but garlic's insect repellent abilities are more than just folklore. Diallyl disulfide and diallyl trisulfide, two compounds in garlic oil, are insecticidal. In scientific studies, garlic has successfully destroyed mosquito larvae and certain species of ticks, and has repelled mosquitoes, black flies, fruit flies, and fleas."
Posted by Bob at May 12, 2006 12:30 PM
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