Non-Scientific Remedies
We often come across
remedies and controls that fall outside of the scientific community or
educational research. While we normally restrict ourselves to answers that
are supported solely by educational research, we thought that we would share these
with you. Please use at your
own risk. If you try one of these home remedies, please share your results
with us (go to the "Answer Not Found On This Web Site") where you will
be able to email us the results.
| Topic/Problem/Issue |
Solution |
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Bamboo
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(See Link)
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Gnats and other Flying Critters
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Place a dryer fabric softener sheet under your hat or in your collar. Let half of it hang out. This has been verified by at least two local master gardeners and the local extension agent.
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Mosquitoes |
Avon
Skin So Soft can be used as a mosquito repellent. |
Voles |
Pour
used cat litter down their hole. Offered by the head horticulturist
at Busch Gardens. |
Rabbits |
Colonial
Williamsburg uses blood meal around plants to protect them from
rabbits. (Per Extension Agent) |
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