Yam bean

Common names: Jicama, Mexican Potato, Yam Bean
Scientific name: Pachyrhizus erosus
Family: Leguminosae

Seeds

Insecticidal, antifeedant

Materials	Methods of preparation	How to use	Target pests
Seed extract 500 grams of seeds 20 liters of water Grinder Pail	Grind seeds. Soak in water for 1-2 days. Strain.	Spray early in the morning on infested plant parts.	Aphids Flea beetles Stink bugs Leaf eating caterpillars

Select plant parts that are free from diseases.
When storing the plant parts for future usage, make sure that they are properly dried and are stored in an airy container (never use plastic container), away from direct sunlight and moisture. Make sure that they are free from molds before using them.
Use utensils for the extract preparation that are not use for your food preparation and for drinking and cooking water containers. Clean properly all the utensils every time after using them.
Do not have a direct contact with the crude extract while in the process of the preparation and during the application.
Make sure that you place the plant extract out of reach of children and house pets while leaving it overnight.
Harvest all the mature and ripe fruits before plant extract application.
Always test the plant extract formulation on a few infested plants first before going into large scale spraying. When adding soap as an emulsifier, use a potash-based one.
Wear protective clothing while applying the extract.
Wash your hands after handling the plant extract.

None known during the write-up, however take extra caution as extract maybe harmful to people with very sensitive skin.

None.

External links

Stoll, G. (2000): Natural Crop Protection in the Tropics Margraf Verlag. Weikersheim.

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