Allowable Chemical-Free Insect/Disease/Weed Controls

The Brentwood Community Garden is a Chemical-Free Site!

Allowable Controls for Plant Insects/Diseases and Weeds:

ü  Diatomaceous earth (horticultural/food grade only, no additives) – for crawling insects such as ants

ü  Milk - for powdery mildew (mix 1 part whole milk to 9 parts water and use as a foliar spray)

ü  Garlic foliar sprays

ü  Corn meal – for ants

ü  Coffee grounds – for slugs

ü  Egg shells – for slugs

ü  Beer or yeast/sugar mix – for slugs

ü  Vinegar (in pathways only or applied directly to leaves/stems of weeds)

ü  Boiling water (in pathways only)

ü  Salt (in pathways only)

ü  Netting – for birds

ü  Row covers – for flea beetles, cabbage moths (must set up early in season before insects emerge)

Any questions regarding the use of insect/weed/disease controls in the garden may be directed to the Organizing Committee.  This list is subject to revision.