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Bio pest repellant

How can we identify plants, which can be used as an effective bio pest repellant?

M. Chandramouli
Karnataka

Plants, which are not consumed by cattle, sheep or goats, can be used for making bio pest repellents. Some varieties of cacti have also been known to contain anti pest repellents in them.

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