The article discusses the pest control methods employed by medieval farmers, who relied on natural products as early forms of organic agriculture. With a focus on agronomic texts like the Geoponika and other Arabic treatises, it highlights the techniques farmers used to combat common agricultural issues, particularly pests. Various mixtures including plant products, sulfur, and animal waste were employed to repel insects, demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of crop protection that parallels modern organic practices.
Historically, farmers have always sought ways to combat pests; during the medieval era, they relied on various natural and sometimes toxic products to protect crops.
Medieval agronomists documented numerous techniques and recipes for creating pest repellents, often using plant-based and natural ingredients like sulfur, urine, and even pigeon manure.
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