Insecticidal soap recipe
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Janet Pizaro on Oct 01, 2015What kind of outdoor potted plants?Helpful Reply
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Julie Dever on Oct 01, 2015I like Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds...1 TBSP per gallon of water for my insecticidal soap, with a TBSP of Neem Oil if I have it. I would substitute Peppermint essential oil to repel the critters, not kill them.....My outdoor cat and two doggies pretty much run off any intruders, though.Helpful Reply
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Rivelle Rogue on Oct 01, 2015I concur with Julie. I use liquid Castile Soap and Neem oil. You can prepare smaller batches in a 16 oz spray bottle. Use warm tap water with 1 tsp of each. Shake well. I use Lemon essential oil just to mask the smell. Odor does dissipate quickly. Also can use on indoor plants and any critters you find running around in your home. Will not harm birds or pets. Actually good for itchy skin!Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Oct 01, 2015ladies until you know what type of plants Evie is referring to you cannot give advice.All plants reguardless of what they are and depending where you live need different attention.Helpful Reply
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Pepsigirl13 on Oct 02, 2015I use a mixture of liquid dish soap mixed with water and "go nuts" with it before I bring some of my plants back inside for the winter. In the summer, I make a similar mix w/less soap but add granulated garlic & granulated red pepper for pest repellant. The hubs puts a thin coat of vaseline on the metal parts of the pest-free bird feeder as squirrels do not like getting sticky stuff on their paws.Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Oct 02, 2015Ok evie so for your potted daises sprinkle some red pepper in the pots to try to deter the rodents. Another method that I usually recommend is to put wire in the pot under the soil. They don't like that. Blood meal is another choice because of the odor.Hopefully one of these will work. Insecticidal soap will not help with this situation. As for over wintering your plants yes absolutely store them in the garage just make sure you have light . Keep them lightly watered as plants are going dormant and do not require as much water. Keep me posted.Helpful Reply
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Julie Dever on Oct 02, 2015I but Neem oil on Amazon.com...just go there and search for it. I usually just buy 8 oz at a time, no special brand really. 100% natural neem oil the only ingredient!Helpful Reply
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