Essential oils are great for all the things! Choose the best combos for whatever you are trying to combat.
Here is a recipe for insects
Add 8 to 10 drops of desired essential oil to a gallon of water and spray directly on plants or the soil around them. Click on the link for a table of essential oils best used for each critter.
To deter ground moving pests add 4 to 5 drops of Essential oil to cotton balls and scatter around the area.
More great recipes:
Broad Spectrum garden control spray
- 10 drops Peppermint
- 10 drops Thyme
- 10 drops Clove
Combine in a gallon of water and spray liberally on and around plants.
Fire Ants?
- 16 drops Peppermint
- 5 drops Cinnamon
- 10 drops Orange
- 5 drops Wintergreen
- Pint of water
Combine and spray directly on anthills or infested areas.
Deer and Rabbits be gone
- 20 drops Clove
- 1 cup sour cream or buttermilk
- 2 raw eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp Castile or dish soap
- 1 cup water
Combine in mixer or blender. Add to one gallon sprayer, top with water. Spray plants or around your garden area to protect. Apply every two weeks or after a heavy rain.
Tomorrow I’ll share recipes to treat common problems in the garden.
Happy Oiling,
Anna
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