Remedies for Cockroaches, Silverfish, Rats and More

Homeopathy has been used extensively in the treatment of people and animals for over 200 years but its use with plants (agrohomeopathy) is still in its infancy. Vaikunthanath das Kaviraj is one of its pioneers and a leading authority in this emerging area of agrohomeopathy.

If you would like help with your garden or farm problem, email Kaviraj your question at: editor@homeopathyplus.com.au

For best results, attach a photograph of the problem with your email and we will publish your question and Kaviraj’s answer in our next newsletter.

In this Issue

• Ladybirds and scale
• Fruit fly
• Cockroaches
• Asian house geckos
• Rats
• Silverfish
• Rusty-brown dwarf apple trees
• Borers in walnut and citrus trees
• Instructions for storage and use of remedies
• Ask Kaviraj your questions
• Looking for More Information?

Q1: Ladybirds and scale. I wonder if a similar thing (Helix tosta) could be used for the lady beetles or whether that would also keep the insect eating lady beetles away too??? And is there anything in agrohomeopathy for other types of insect pests like scale etc??? (Question from Helix tosta survey responses)

Hi there. I’m curious as to why would you want to get rid of the ladybird beetles? They keep pests out of your garden so removing them would be like removing the police who are catching the thieves. Those same ladybird beetles should also get rid of the scale. If they don’t, Coccinella (potentised ladybird beetle) should deal with the scale.

Q2: Fruit fly. Could you please ask Kaviraj about a remedy for fruit fly?  I’ve a cousin who’s plagued by them in his mini orchard and he’s keen to try agrohomeopathy. (S.G.)

Hi S.G. What must first be understood is that in agrohomeopathy, we don’t spray for the fruit fly or any other pest, we treat the tree! The fruit fly is just a symptom of an ‘unwell’ tree that can’t repel its pests naturally. What your cousin should do is water the Coccinella (potentised ladybird beetle) into the roots of his fruit trees as soon as the infestation starts. While Coccinella is a remedy for aphids, of which the ladybird beetle is a natural predator, it deals with more than aphids. It can be used for many soft-bodied insects, including the fruit fly. Don’t use it as a spray as the fruit fly has the habit of hiding under the leaves so a spray would be fairly ineffective anyway. Asingle watering will last 3 months and he will need no longer bother himself with these pesky insects.

Q3: Cockroaches. I am interested in trying Arsenicum album around the house to deter cockroaches. They are just about gone for the season now, even in Brisbane, so will need to wait until Spring before giving the remedy a whirl.

Q5: Rats. I’ve just read about homeopathy for cockroaches – do you have anything for rats, please? They live in my roof space (they enter by climbing up corrugations of sheet metal on near-flat pitched roof) so it is difficult to eliminate when not using bait. (J.C.)