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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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 Posted - Jul 10 2008 : 11:44:47 AM
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General purpose houseplant insecticide:
1 Tab. liquid dishwashing detergent (not for automatic dishwashers)
3 pints rubbing alcohol (most are 70% grade)
2 qts. water
Alcohol is a desiccant, sucking water out of living insect tissues, interfering with nerve conductivity. White flies, mealybugs, aphids and spider mites all succumb to this treatment after only a short time. Best to test on a few leaves to be sure no harm is done to sensitive plants. Use a spritzer or mister for spraying. Repeat in six days.
Courtesy of the the Yellowstone County Extension Agency
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
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Organic (simple) Household insecticide
