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The use of garlic has been diverse until now, but the Spanish have now found another way to utilize it. There is hardly a year that goes by without the European Union tightening the already strict use of pesticides in various crops according to the farmers. In such circumstances, it is sometimes heard that producers can offer growers a suitable environmentally friendly alternative. The latest good news came from Spain, where a pesticide made entirely from garlic has been approved by the authorities for use in strawberry crops, according to an article by the FruitVeB Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Professional Organization and Product Council. In the largest growing region, around Huelva, the preparation is used for soil disinfection. The treatment is primarily aimed at nematodes and fungi, and the permit is valid until February 11, 2026, and is limited exclusively to the Huelva area. The application of the preparations can only be done under strictly controlled conditions, by ...