RE: Organic control of Household Pests

[Guest guest]

Oh thanks for that Caroline, I had read that some birds and fish don't like

it. I'm just wondering if I am treading on dangerous ground making my own

insecticides!!!

Did you see the monkey and the millipede in " Cousins " on BBC1 last night?

Regards

re: Organic control of Household Pests

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According to my 'bible' the insect powder is'harmless to human beings' and

very effective but not sure about livestock though. The main difficulty

will be in getting pure , unadulterated seed for growing the plants and then

propagating it. It does seem to be rather difficult with low germination

success and apparently the growers in Dalmatia dry the seed with heat to

prevent germination so maybe thats where the ddogy bit comes from.It

originates in Dalmatia -Herzegovnia and Montenegro - maybe a way to

regenerate those poor countries. It is a mountain plant so needs well

draining soil, sunlight and warmth.

HTH

Caroline

Jersey