The Unlikely Pest Deterrent: Flour's Rise as a Gardening Solution Scorching summer temperatures have brought with them an unwelcome wave of pests threatening to ruin even the most meticulously tended gardens.
As gardeners seek natural alternatives to chemical laden products, flour has emerged as an unlikely hero in the fight against aphids, ants, and other unwanted critters.
At first glance, dusting flour on leaves or spraying it on plants may seem like a peculiar solution to pest control.