Non-Scientific Remedies
We often come across remedies and controls that fall outside of the scientific community or educational research. While we normally restrict ourselves to answers that are supported solely by educational research, we thought that we would share these with you. Please use at your own risk. If you try one of these home remedies, please share your results with us (go to the "Answer Not Found On This Web Site") where you will be able to email us the results.
| Topic/Problem/Issue | Solution |
| Bamboo | (See Link) |
| Gnats and other Flying Critters | Place a dryer fabric softener sheet under your hat or in your collar. Let half of it hang out. This has been verified by at least two local master gardeners and the local extension agent. |
| Mosquitoes | Avon Skin So Soft can be used as a mosquito repellent. |
| Voles | Pour used cat litter down their hole. Offered by the head horticulturist at Busch Gardens. |
| Rabbits | Colonial Williamsburg uses blood meal around plants to protect them from rabbits. (Per Extension Agent) |
