Tired of gnats, ants, or aphids invading your plants? No need to invest in expensive (and often harsh) chemical sprays. A simple kitchen ingredient can make all the difference: garlic . In just a few minutes, you can prepare a gentle, effective, and 100% natural homemade repellent.
Why garlic is a formidable ally against insects
Garlic isn't just for flavoring your dishes!
It contains sulfur compounds and essential oils that give off a powerful odor, unbearable to many insects: mosquitoes, aphids, ants, gnats…
And that's not all: garlic also has antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties , which help your plants stay healthy, naturally.
Homemade recipe: garlic & cinnamon spray
Ingredients :
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5 cloves of garlic (unpeeled)
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350 ml of water
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2 cinnamon sticks
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2 tablespoons of mild dishwashing liquid
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1 clean spray bottle
Preparation :
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Boil the water.
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Add the garlic and cinnamon, let it boil for 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let cool.
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Add the dishwashing liquid.
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Pour everything (including the garlic and cinnamon) into a spray bottle.
Tip: Do not strain! The pieces of garlic and cinnamon continue to enhance the effect of the mixture over time.
How to use it on your plants
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Shake well before each use.
