Is it possible that the combination of euphorbia and Madre cacao can be an insect killer?

Answer 1

Madre de cacao leaf extract

Materials:

½ kg of leaves

Grinder or mortar and pestle

Pail or basin

Strainer

Method of preparation:

Grind or pound leaves.

Soak overnight in water.

Strain.

How to use:

Add 20 liters of water

to the filtrate.

Spray on infested plant

thoroughly.

Target pests:

Armyworm

Cabbage looper

Caseworm

Tobacco budworm

Whorl maggots

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Madre de cacao & chili

Materials

2 kg of Madre de cacao leaves

12 pieces of chilies

Grinder

Pail

Strainer

Method of preparation

Grind Madre de cacao

leaves and chilies.

Soak in water overnight.

Strain.

How to use

Add water to make up

20 liters of filtrate.

Spray on infested plants.

Target pests

Bean pod weevil

Various insect pests

in tomato seedlings

Answer 2

Well Madre cacao (Gliricidia sepium), is well known for its insecticidal properties and use as an insect repellent (as well as a number of other medicinal uses).

The second part of the answer is more difficult as you do not specify which Euphorbia would be used. In general the sap of Euphorbia can range between a mild irritant to toxic - depending on the species. On the upside it is normally slightly sticky; which could possibly be put to use to cover and smother insects - although it is more likely to clog any spray device that you tried to apply it through.

Answer 3

Cochineal insects are used for the dyes that can extracted from them. The leaf of the Madre de cacao can be used to kill these insects.