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| Krissel |
Posted - Apr 12 2019 : 12:42:44 PM
In the organic relm we forget to remind people of prevention and protection to our homes. Surrounding your house with the peppermint oil can keep alot of pests and rodents away! Reapply as needed after heavy rain or monthly.
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jul 25 2020 : 6:20:06 PM
Rosemary is also good to keep lice from those little heads. There is a spray with it put out for just this purpose. I'm sure there is a recipe maybe on Pinterest for making it at home.
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| Krissel |
Posted - Jun 28 2020 : 08:14:11 AM
Thanks and I hope it helps.
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| City Chick |
Posted - Jun 27 2020 : 09:49:45 AM
Great chart! Ticks are so bad here.
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| Krissel |
Posted - Jun 20 2020 : 10:16:25 AM
Stitchinwitch that's perfect!
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| Krissel |
Posted - Jun 20 2020 : 10:15:27 AM
I love the recycling of old tires! Good job |
| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Jun 08 2020 : 12:45:54 PM
I sunk an old tire in the ground and planted the mint in it to keep it from growing all over the yard.
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| Krissel |
Posted - Jun 08 2020 : 05:03:42 AM
Tchr66 - Terri yes mint will help but is an invasive grower so beside to contain it with a hoarder or in planters. Or love it and let it go all over! Lol! I'm back in the cabin for the summer! Yay! Irish Spring soap seemed to work it's magic in chunks placed around the corners and no settlers for the winter! Amazing!Time to clean the house and get the summer on!
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| Tchr66 |
Posted - May 03 2020 : 1:20:37 PM
Thank you Vicki, I am going to try some of these. Do you think planting more mint will help rid me of some of my ants?
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| YellowRose |
Posted - Apr 02 2020 : 05:18:25 AM
Thanks Vicki for posting the chart. I grow some of the herbs plus penny-royal which is in the mint family and insect repellent.
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| Krissel |
Posted - Apr 01 2020 : 7:57:02 PM
I want to share this chart as it is a good reference for Natural Pest Control.
Spring is sprung come the the flowers and the bugs.
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Mar 28 2020 : 1:54:17 PM
Thank-you Vicki for all these great ideas!! Using alternative pest solutions is a very important thing to our environment.
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| YellowRose |
Posted - Mar 26 2020 : 11:07:20 PM
Vicki thanks for the good info. Check the bleach bottle label - not all bleach disinfects.
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| Krissel |
Posted - Mar 26 2020 : 7:51:16 PM
Bleach one part to ten parts water is a disinfectant that the WHO says will kill the virus. Make a cookies sheet for by the door and walk through the disinfectant to the shower curtain and chair to take off your shoes before going through the house. Wipe down hard surfaces plastic and stainless steel especially. Lysol sprayed on and left for a few minutes to kill virus is also effective. Gloves are a must for getting gas and groceries! Throw them away outside of car. Wear a pretty Bandana like a cowboy would to help cut down on anything in the air. Be safe laies! Wash your hands and wipe down regularly!
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| Krissel |
Posted - Jan 18 2020 : 07:21:00 AM
Ants completely gone! Happy for now. Did you know that vinegar actually eliminate any odors around the house? Put small amount on cotton ball and put in areas that need to be done. Won't be able to smell odors and will dry out and not smell the vinegar. Cleaning with it will also kill mildew and mold spores! Have a great morning also!
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| Krissel |
Posted - Nov 17 2019 : 09:30:22 AM
Well I'm in Florida for the winter and the ants are bad! I've resorted to using liquid poisoning brand name TERRO. It's great for black ants of all sizes. The red ant that stings isn't a fan and through trial and error the only thing working is double bagging in zipplocks and spraying the corners and crevices with garlicky vinegar! They are ruthless and will cut into a bag of any sent for the products inside! Crazy for wheat and oats but aren't interested in grains and gluten free items? Go figure! Suckers bite! Got into Qtips and linens!
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| loribeck |
Posted - Aug 02 2019 : 5:30:29 PM
My goodness Vicki! Where did you learn all this stuff? Thank you so much for sharing with us. I have some of the Dr. Bonners Peppermint soap and 3 dogs in the house. I love learning all the things you all have to share. |
| Krissel |
Posted - Jul 31 2019 : 7:59:40 PM
Anne I am so pleased you liked these couple of idea! I saw this thread wasn't being used much and thought it would be fun! I like to think I'm helping others to be safe and happy! Does everyone know that Dr. Bonners Peppermint soap is great dog wash and helps cool them down, repells fleas and ticks, also is a refreshing sent!
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| 1Anne |
Posted - Jul 21 2019 : 1:42:01 PM
Thanks for these great tips, Vicki!! We love natural ways to handle everyday problems. Always the author, I have to ask if you ever thought of writing a book. I think a daily natural tip to match the month/season would be fantastic! :-) Anne
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| loribeck |
Posted - Jul 01 2019 : 6:39:50 PM
I have never tried cedar oil before. I'll have to try it. Does anyone know an organic fruit tree spray? I need to get my trees sprayed but don't want to use chemicals on them
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| Lisa Marie |
Posted - Jun 23 2019 : 3:07:08 PM
Have cedar oil and peppermint oil, will give these a try |
| Krissel |
Posted - Jun 07 2019 : 7:58:13 PM
Lori we never stop learning even when we are done here there will be more! Lol!
So just keep sharing and then we can all get the scoop! Right?
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| loribeck |
Posted - Jun 01 2019 : 05:13:42 AM
Krissel thank you so much for all of this great info. I guess I have a lot to learn.
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| Krissel |
Posted - May 31 2019 : 7:35:54 PM
Peppermint is an oil and sticks to rodents burning thier moths when they go to get clean. It with block sent paths of ants and stick to but might not bother spiders. You can spritz your inside and outside of the house without worry. Small animals dont like it and if it got in the eyes it might burn. Spiders like dark places and are hunters so a clean well lit area isn't going to attract them. Spiders are harder because they usually set up a home and stay hidden except to hunt. Try not to get worked up over them they do a good job of pest killing.
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| loribeck |
Posted - May 31 2019 : 6:55:07 PM
Wow! Lots of info. I am curious as to how the peppermint works. Do I just spray it outside around the house? Does it work for spiders? I have a phobia about spiders. What about ticks?
Lori Beck |
| Krissel |
Posted - May 30 2019 : 2:10:26 PM
I was driving in wet condition today and wondered if you all knew to not use your cruise control in the rain? The wheels slip on wet pavement easier when they are on cruise control. Be safe travel well.
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