Well, I'm here to tell you that crushed insect juice may not be the best way but sometimes it can be a huge help. Crushing the insects, especially those that are the pests you are trying to rid yourself of, can be helpful in that it releases that insects "alarm pheremone". This in turn tells other insects to stay away because they found peril in this area. Not only this, but it tells that insect's predator that, "hey, we can find a meal in this yard, follow me!"
Doesn't hurt to try it out. Find several insects to play with. If you can't find any, hey, what do you need this juice for again?
To make a juice of bug stuff, collect a half cup of the problem insect(s). Place in a blender or mash with a mortar and pestle or some other way until really really juicy. You may want to buy a blender specific to this chore. I'd hate to find a leg in my milkshake, know what I mean? Add 2 cups of water to the bugs. Hit "liquefy". Strain the liquid through a cheesecloth, coffee filter, or some other type of filter that catches small particles. Dilute 1/4 cup of juice with 1 or 2 cups of water in a small sprayer. 1/2 cup of juice per quart sprayer. You can FREEZE the leftover juice for a year at least. EW!
Spray both sides of leaves. Yes, this could take all day. And if you water your plants or it rains, you will have to do it again! Same as dusting.
This may not work for everyone, but some people swear it keeps the pests away. Try it and see if you can see a difference in your paradise.
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