Having trouble with grasshoppers munching your plants? Don’t grieve for grasshoppers this summer, protect your garden naturally!
Try this Garlic Oil Spray:
1) Soak 3 ounce of garlic and 1 ounce of mineral oil for 24 hours or more.
2) Separately, mix 1 tsp. fish emulsion with 16 ounces of water and 1 tbs. castile soap.
3) Slowly mix the two mixtures together. This should keep in a sealed jar for up to 2 months.
4) To Use: Mix 2 Tbs. Garlic “concoction” per 1 pint of water and spray!
You can also plant herbs like Cilantro, Pyrethrum, Rue, Calendula or Horehound to act as natural deterrents to your unwanted grasshopper guests. These herbs also keep other critters and creepers out of your garden and some can even be used for culinary purposes.