Sparkticus
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Hey RIU!
Just want to share an easy to make, very efficient bug repellent recipe. I use this on all my plants and it works for everything except caterpillars. I only seem to need to use it until flower. I apply about once a week. The plant does not have to be doused. Just a light, even cover. I apply in the evening to avoid burning the plant. It's very gentle and can be applied to young plants. Easily washes off edibles. A 32 oz. sprayer lasts about a month.
There's a few reasons this is so effective for organic gardening. The main reason is, even though it will kill on contact, it's mostly effective by REPELLING, which means you won't kill off the good predator bugs that eat things like aphids, that want to eat your plant. I live in an area where bugs are SERIOUS and this keeps all my plants safe. It also works as an awesome repellent for yourself =).
All you need is organic olive oil, rosemary, thyme, cinnamon and clove.
Directions to make: I use about a teaspoon of each ingredient (whole works best) for a 32 oz sprayer. In a small pan, simmer the ingredients in just enough oil to cover, for about 10-12 minutes. You will see the resin from the clove most noticeably. Pour the contents through a fine strainer into a bowl and add a half a teaspoon of NON_CHEMICAL dish soap. Stir until the solution is uniform (you'll see what I mean). You should have about 2-3 oz of solution. Add to the 32 oz sprayer and fill with rain or filtered water the rest of the way. Shake before using.
And that's it. I promise this stuff works great. I may have a bug bite or two on a few leaves but for the most part, I NEVER have bug issues. I grow tomatoes, basil, peppers, squash, cucumbers, parsley, oregano, etc. and usually have anywhere from 30-50 assorted things growing. I use it on every one of them. I use it to hike and never have bug bites. Smells pretty good , too. Any questions feel free to contact me.
A few pics of a bug free plant. You'll notice there are NO bug bites.
Just want to share an easy to make, very efficient bug repellent recipe. I use this on all my plants and it works for everything except caterpillars. I only seem to need to use it until flower. I apply about once a week. The plant does not have to be doused. Just a light, even cover. I apply in the evening to avoid burning the plant. It's very gentle and can be applied to young plants. Easily washes off edibles. A 32 oz. sprayer lasts about a month.
There's a few reasons this is so effective for organic gardening. The main reason is, even though it will kill on contact, it's mostly effective by REPELLING, which means you won't kill off the good predator bugs that eat things like aphids, that want to eat your plant. I live in an area where bugs are SERIOUS and this keeps all my plants safe. It also works as an awesome repellent for yourself =).
All you need is organic olive oil, rosemary, thyme, cinnamon and clove.
Directions to make: I use about a teaspoon of each ingredient (whole works best) for a 32 oz sprayer. In a small pan, simmer the ingredients in just enough oil to cover, for about 10-12 minutes. You will see the resin from the clove most noticeably. Pour the contents through a fine strainer into a bowl and add a half a teaspoon of NON_CHEMICAL dish soap. Stir until the solution is uniform (you'll see what I mean). You should have about 2-3 oz of solution. Add to the 32 oz sprayer and fill with rain or filtered water the rest of the way. Shake before using.
And that's it. I promise this stuff works great. I may have a bug bite or two on a few leaves but for the most part, I NEVER have bug issues. I grow tomatoes, basil, peppers, squash, cucumbers, parsley, oregano, etc. and usually have anywhere from 30-50 assorted things growing. I use it on every one of them. I use it to hike and never have bug bites. Smells pretty good , too. Any questions feel free to contact me.
A few pics of a bug free plant. You'll notice there are NO bug bites.
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