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Non-Toxic Bug Spray
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Posted: May/10/2008 11:34 AM PST
While at one of my local nurseries today I picked up this info sheet. The beekeepers that had a set-up were giving it out. Once I notice any pest problems I'll try this out and let everyone know how it works  It's from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: U.S. Dept. of Agr. researchers report that a low-cost, effective insecticide can be formulated at home using cooking oil and detergent. A gallon of the spray costs less than 50 cents. It gives good control of many pests, including aphids, whiteflies, and spidermites. In some cases, the home remedy is better than a pesticide spray because many garden pests have developed a resistance to certain chemicals. Ingredients for the Stock Solution: 1 tablespoon dishwashing liquid (Dawn, Ivory) 1 cup cooking oil (peanut, safflower, soybean) For Ready to Use spray, mix: 4 teaspoons of Stock sloution 1 pint of water Using a pump sprayer or atomizer bottle, spray plants THOROUGHLY (thorough coverage is the key to good pest control) It is best to spray when the day temperature is below 85 degrees This mix can be used on vegetables and herbs, as well as ornamental plants. |
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Posted: May/10/2008 6:10 PM PST
Yep. That's all you need. I was told once to shake it up because it's the foam that suffocates the insects. Be sure not to spray in direct sun because it can burn the foliage, so get out there in your robe at 6 am. |
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Posted: May/11/2008 6:17 AM PST
Sounds easy enough! I'll have to try it! |
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Posted: May/11/2008 2:26 PM PST
Sounds like a great "dark of night with flashlights" kind of family activity. Thanks for the info, Aurora! |
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Posted: May/11/2008 3:10 PM PST
That's a great one Stereoman! Maybe I can combine it with a "Snipe" hunt! |
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Posted: May/14/2008 11:40 AM PST
Great idea...and so much cheaper than the bottled neem oil soap I bought last year! |
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