Materials | Method of preparation | How to use | Target pests |
Madre de cacao leaf extract (DOST, 1998) œ kg of leaves Grinder or mortar and pestle Pail or basin Strainer |
Grind or pound leaves. Soak overnight in water. Strain. |
Add 20 liters of water to the filtrate. Spray on infested plant thoroughly. |
Armyworm Cabbage looper Caseworm Tobacco budworm Whorl maggots |
Madre de cacao & neem (Stoll, 2000: pp. 124-125) 1 kg of Madre de cacao leaves 1 kg of neem leaves Knife Pail Strainer Water |
Shred the leaves. Soak leaves in 5 liters of water for 3 days. Strain. |
Add water to make up 20 liters of filtrate. Spray on infested plants. Spraying interval is 4-5 days. |
Aphids Blister beetles Fall armyworm Termites Whitefly White grubs |
Madre de cacao & chili (Stoll, 2000: pp. 124-125) 2 kg of Madre de cacao leaves r 12 pieces of chilies Grinder Pail Strainer |
Grind Madre de cacao leaves and chilies. Soak in water overnight. Strain. |
Add water to make up 20 liters of filtrate. Spray on infested plants. |
Bean pod weevil Various insect pests in tomato seedlings |
Madre de cacao, chili & onion (Stoll, 2000: pp. 124-125) œ kg of Madre de cacao leaves 7 pieces of chili 3 onion bulbs Grinder Pail Strainer |
Grind all the ingredients. Soak overnight in water. Strain. |
Add water to make up 20 liters of filtrate. Spray on infested plants. |
Caterpillars in tomatoes and pepper |