My spray bottle was pretty small so I used about a tsp of oil with a cup of water. And then I sprayed the areas that they were buzzing around. Apparently, wasps and yellow jackets hate the smell. I will probably need to reapply in a few weeks but I'm really happy to not deal wit...
Spray the plastic containers and put wherever needed. Works great in FL for yellow flies. We hang them from tree limbs. Wasps took over the hummingbird feeders. We sprayed the bases of the feeders, being mindful to not spray the openings or the perches, it trapped the wasps, but the ...
If you have exhausted all these methods and feel you must use a spray, don’t reach for harsh chemicals. They will do more harm than good by polluting the watershed, killing good and bad bugs alike, and eventually, the insects you are trying to kill may grow resistant to those chemicals...
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rather than a spray, you avoid breathing in fumes, which means it’s less likely to result in a reaction when applied to kids over the age of two. Parents and campers love the fact that this repellent isn’t liquid so it won’t spill, making it an ideal natural repellent for ...
Also, from Home Depot I looked at one of those hornet spray cans that fire away from ten or more feet. But I'm still worried about the rabbits and cats. So, I'll see how it goes with the vinegar mix. (10/15/2007) By New Mexico fly catcher Homemade Fly Traps Easiest yet: Disso...
Fill a spray bottle with water. Add about half a teaspoon of dish soap and about a teaspoon of a strong-smelling essential oil (such as lemon, lavender, tea tree, grapefruit, or citronella). Spritz common spider hangouts: behind bookshelves, under beds, etc. To keep the scent strong enou...
Peppermint leaves: If you are looking for a mosquito repellent that is both natural and effective, consider peppermint. In a spray bottle, combine a few drops of peppermint essential oil with 1 cup of water, shake well, and spray onto the skin. Sage and rosemary: If mosquitoes hover around...
Spray aphids with a homemade insecticide that won’t harm people or your plants. In a spray bottle, mix a spoonful of vegetable oil, two spoonfuls of baking soda, 5 to 10 drops of dishwashing liquid, and 10 drops of peppermint oil. Spray this onto the aphids to kill them. The pepperm...
Coat both sides of a3 x 5-inch yellow index cardwith a spray or brush-on product, likeTanglefoot Tangle-Trap Sticky Coating, or use double-stick clear tape. Punch a hole in one corner for a loop of twine. Hang one or more DIY sticky traps on or near the plant. ...