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We asked gardeners if marigolds really deter pests, and they all said the same thing
Key Points Marigolds offer limited pest control benefits and are not a standalone solution.They won't deter most above-ground pests, especially in planted form.Better alternatives include garlic, ...
The yellow center of the 'killer chrysanthemum' contains a natural toxin that is a powerful insecticide. This flower, the pyrethrum plant, contains a potent chemical that is made into an effective, ...
Learn how to identify and control pesky aphids on your indoor plants to prevent further damage and keep them from coming back ...
RECENT investigations1–3 demonstrated the value of metabolic inhibitors such as pyrethrin synergists as tools in the investigation of structure-activity relationships among the ‘cyclodiene’ type ...
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