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BIODYNAMIC PEPPER MAKING: Buffalo Fly Pepper - January, 2005 See also: Aracaria Buffalo Fly Trap Construction See also: Picture Gallery of the Buffalo Fly Pepper Experiment |
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The problem:  Buffalo flies (Haematobia exigua) are usually found on the backs of cattle and only leave the host reluctantly. They usually only leave briefly to lay their eggs in fresh dung. Buffalo flies are only found in northern Australia and Queensland. They are a parasite of hot climates (if temperatures fall below 21° C, these flies become sluggish) and high humidity. Buffalo flies irritate cattle, causing worry and interfering with grazing. This affect leads to decreased productivity  by retarding growth rates and depressing milk yield. This irritation can also lead to self-trauma and secondary infection. Although buffalo flies do suck blood, they are not known to transmit disease. Buffalo flies are usually found around the withers, shoulders, flanks and eyes of cattle. Bos indicus cattle (tropical breeds) are less affected by these flies than are Bos taurus cattle (British and European breeds); even when Bos indicus cattle carry large populations of flies, they show fewer sores.What is a biodynamic pepper? Biodynamic peppers are a method of pest control that can be effective against weeds, animals and insects. Certain parts of plants, animals or insects are taken and burnt in a hot fire. With plants it is usually the seeds, with animals the skin and reproductive organs and insects are burnt as a whole. The burning days are different for each pest. Highest fertility, as determined by the different cosmic cycles, is desired. Use Brian Keat’s Astro Calendar to determine these dates. After burning the ashes are collected and potentised to create a homeopathic preparation that is cast at the most suitable time around the effected areas. |
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How to Potentise the Ash (from Biodynamic Farming & Gardening Association, Sheryl Kemp) Step 1: Take one tablespoon of peppered ash from weeds, insects or animal. Add 9 tablespoons of lactose or glucose powder. Step 2: 1st Potency: Put the ashes into a mortar and pestle and grind for one hour. Step 3: 2md Potency: Remove all but one tablespoon and add another 9 tablespoons of lactose. Grind for 3 minutes. Step 4: 3rd Potency: Remove all but one tablespoon and add another 9 tablespoons of lactose. Grind for 3 minutes. Step 5: 4th Potency: Now take 20mls of the 3rd Potency and add to a jar with 180mls of pure (distilled) water. Succuss (the process of forcefully striking a homeopathic remedy against a firm surface.) for 3 minutes. Step 5: 5th Potency: Take 20mls of the 4th Potency and add 180 ml of pure water. Succuss for 3 minutes. Step 6: 6th Potency: Take 20mls of the 5th Potency and add 180 ml of pure water. Succuss for 3 minutes. Step 7: This time put 20mls of 6th Potency into 90mls of pure water and 90 ml of brandy or vodka. Succuss for 3 minutes. This becomes the 7th Potency. Step 8: 8th Potency: Take 20mls 0f the 7th Potency and add 90mls each of brandy and water . Succuss for 3 minutes. This 8th Potency of the peppers will keep until you need them. When ready to use, add 10 drops to any amount of water, shake and then spray. |
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