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Garlic Barrier - FAQ
Does Garlic Barrier repel Fleas, Ticks and Chiggers?
Yes. If sprayed liberally on grass and plants in yard. It does not repel them by spraying the dog or cat. Many customers have and still feed Garlic Barrier to their dogs in the dog food to keep fleas off - for a 40 lb. dog about 2 tablespoons a day. It has not been scientifically proven that this technique actually works and therefore, we make no recommendation.
Will it keep ants and cockroaches out of my house?
We seriously doubt it. It is meant to be sprayed on live plants to keep insects off, spraying on dirt, wood, concrete, etc. will not work.
Can I keep mosquitoes off my child by spraying her?
No. Garlic Barrier does not work when sprayed on people to keep insects away. Garlic Barrier only removes feeding areas. See explanation next to Mosquito photo above.
Will my blueberries taste like garlic after I use it?
No. Think about it. When you sprayed insecticides on your berries, did the berries taste like pesticides? No. They won't after spraying Garlic Barrier either. No garlic flavor is ever imparted to that which is sprayed with Garlic Barrier.
If I don't use all the Garlic Barrier, will it stay good until next year?
Put the lid on tight, store it in a cool place and it should last for about two years. In a refrigerator at 40 degrees, it will last several years.
Can we cook with Garlic Barrier or take it as we do our garlic pills?
No. It is not food grade and is not made in conditions considered safe for foodstuffs. There is an excellent garlic juice that we recommend for that purpose and you can see it at the Garlic Valley Farms web site. It's all natural, Kosher certified and wonderful if you like garlic in your food or on your food.
Can I use a hose-end garden sprayer to put the Garlic Barrier in and spray my yard?
Yes. Not as precise as a canister sprayer, but it works OK. Most of these hose-end containers hold a quart and dilute about thirty parts water to one part Garlic Barrier and the droplet size is large. If you choose to use it, mix 12 ounces of Garlic Barrier and 20 ounces of water and pour the mixture into the container and spray away. Normally it takes about 7 minutes to empty the container with the garden hose on full blast, so you need to be quick, or fill it again until you have covered everything we recommend.
I have a 2-gallon canister sprayer. What would be my formula of Garlic Barrier and water?
If you have the quart or pint size Garlic Barrier, for each gallon of total spray you want in the canister sprayer put 13 ounces of Garlic Barrier. If you are using the 100% Garlic Barrier (gallon size or larger) put in 2 ounces of Garlic Barrier for each gallon of liquid. For 2 gallons of total spray put in 4 ounces of Garlic Barrier.
Can I make the Garlic Barrier spray too strong?
We have made 10% solutions and sprayed virtually all our plants, trees and flowers and found no harm at all, except to kill aphids on the spot. You should use the product according to the label directions.
What types of oil can I use with Garlic Barrier?
You don't need to use any oil with pints or quarts. We use an oily variety of garlic sufficient to avoid the need for a sticker. If you bought a gallon of Garlic Barrier you may use: Canola oil, Cotton seed oil, Soy Bean Oil (refined and de-gummed), or as last resort, any vegetable oil. Use same amount of oil as Garlic Barrier, or 1.5 to 2 ounces per gallon of total spray.
I have fungus gnats in my house plants. There are thousands of them. Does this work on them?
When you water your plants, put 4 ounces Garlic Barrier in each gallon of water in your watering can and stir well. Water or spray with this mixture down around the base of the plant to the point of saturation and do it regularly. We have had excellent luck and had no fungus gnats since doing this.
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