Killer Spices!
Mint. Rosemary. Thyme. Clove. They are all well-known spices used in the kitchen. But for organic farmers, they are also becoming known as key weapons to help combat insect pests attracted to fruit and vegetables.
Studies by scientists in Canada have established the potential for these spices to be used as environmentally-friendly pesticides. Posing less risk to human and animal health, the “killer spices”, when mixed together and diluted with water, become natural insecticides that either kill insects outright or simple repel them.
Some spice-based commercial products exist already, used primarily …
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