Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preventing or treating fungoid growth of the specie Rhizoctonia, Pythium and/or Phytophthora in a plant, in particular for treating chestnut disease, wherein the method comprises making a hole down to the root zone of the plant and putting into this hole a fungicidal composition that comprises an insect repellent age and a fungicide, where the insect repellent agent contains at least garlic and/or an extra thereof. The combination ensures that symbiotic fungoid growth and the biologic equilibrium of the soil are maintained and the vitality of the plant improves. As a result this, recovery is encouraged and recurrence of the disease syndrome after completion treatment is prevented to a large extent The method of administration according to the invention ensures homogeneous distribution by means of take up of the composition via the roots.

Abstract: The Invention relates to a method for repelling pests, in particular insects, larvae, spiders or aphids, from a plant, in particular from a tree or bush, wherein the method comprises making a hole down to the root zone of a plant and putting a natural insect repellent composition that contains at least garlic and/or an extract thereof in this hole. As a result of the method of administration according to the invention a homogeneous distribution is achieved by take up of the composition via the roots. In addition, the invention also relates to an insect repellent composition with an enhanced activity by combining the garlic with one or more of seaweed extract, soya oil, aloe vera, nut leaf extract, parsley extract, African Marigold extract, Nepeta extract and Urtica extract as a result of which a fungicidal and/or antifungal action, improved take up and/or improved vitality of the plant is achieved.