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Mint Spray

Papaya is effective against white fly.

Collect 1 kg of papaya leaves (about 1 large plastic bag), crush into small bits and mix into 1 liter of water, then leave for 1 hour. Strain and add 4 more liters of water and 1 large spoonful of soap. Spray onto insect pests. This papaya spray can be used on aphids, termites, bugs and caterpillars. For termites, crush young unripe papaya fruit and collect the juice. Spray this directly onto termites and damaged wood.


Revised: 1 January 2010
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