Natural Pest Repellent Using Local Resources

This technical leaflet presents a simple method for producing natural pest repellent using locally available materials such as chili, galanga, turmeric, EM and plant leaves. The practice helps reduce chemical pesticide use, lowers production costs, and promotes sustainable agroecological farming.

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Type of ALiSEA product Agroecology Insights
Title Natural Pest Repellent Using Local Resources
Description This technical leaflet presents a simple method for producing natural pest repellent using locally available materials such as chili, galanga, turmeric, EM and plant leaves. The practice helps reduce chemical pesticide use, lowers production costs, and promotes sustainable agroecological farming.
Agroecology Category
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Soil health
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
Agroecology Keyword
  • Biological control
  • Bio-pesticide
  • Crop protection
  • Input reduction
  • Plant health
Contributing organisations ALiSEA, GRET
Author Chhoeurn Sopheap and Kong Bunken, SSLA
Year 2026
Type of document Practical how-to
Language English
Country Lao PDR
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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