Secret Tip: Eliminate Garden Pests Completely with This Household Ingredient

A secret method for eliminating garden pests can be done at home by simply sprinkling a common household ingredient in your garden. This readily available kitchen staple is an unexpected gardening helper that can be used in multiple ways. Wheat flour can help naturally repel garden pests like aphids, butterfly larvae, and various beetles. Sara Rubens, a gardening expert and founder of Seed to Sanctuary in the United States, recommends sprinkling a thin layer of flour on leaves in the morning when they're still damp with dew. The flour will stick to insects and pests, making it difficult for them to eat and gradually causing them to disappear. However, caution is advised: use flour sparingly, as it can develop mold in humid conditions and may attract ants and other insects if applied too generously. The flour can also help control weeds, improve soil fertility, and even help gardeners check wind direction before applying biological sprays. Wheat flour is an inexpensive, easily accessible, and relatively safe option for sustainable gardening, helping reduce chemical dependency and minimizing long-term skin and respiratory risks associated with traditional gardening methods.