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  2. May 20, 2021 · A 32-oz. bottle of concentrated solution costs between $15 and $30, but it will make five or six times as much spray as a ready-to-use product. Homemade Insecticidal Soap. The active...

  3. Aug 3, 2023 · Here's an environmentally friendly and proven DIY insecticidal soap. Mix together and pour into a spray bottle: 2.5 tablespoons (37 ml) vegetable oil; 2.5 tablespoons (37 ml) pure liquid soap (not detergent) 1 gallon (3.8 L) warm water (distilled or tap, but not hard) Pest Repellent Insecticidal Soap. Mix together and pour into a spray bottle:

    • Dish Soap Spray: Dissolve 1 tablespoon of a mild liquid soap such as a pure dish soap (no bleach, degreaser, or detergents added) or castile soap in 1 quart of water.
    • Oil Spray: Mix 1 cup of vegetable oil with 1 tablespoon of mild liquid soap. Add 2-8 teaspoons of this mixture to 1 quart of water and spray your plants as above.
    • Tomato Leaves Insecticide: The leaves of tomatoes contain solanine and tomatine and can be used as an insecticide. Soak 2 cups of fresh leaves in 1 quart of water overnight.
    • Garlic Repellent Spray: Despite all you’ve read, garlic acts as more of a repellent than a killer. Puree 2 bulbs of garlic with 1 cup of water and let sit overnight.
  4. Jun 1, 2023 · To make an easy at-home spray base with oil, mix 1 tablespoon of soap with 1 cup of cooking oil and emulsify by shaking the jar vigorously. When it comes time to spray, mix 1 to 2 1/2 teaspoons of this base to every 1 cup of water in a clean spray bottle and spray immediately.

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  5. Oct 14, 2019 · Don’t let them get too comfortable! Try using this mild, inexpensive, organic homemade soap spray to stop them in their tracks, and prevent them from further damaging your plants. Insecticidal soap spray can also be used indoors on houseplants. Read along to learn how easy it is to make your own!

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  6. May 6, 2024 · Written by Linda Ly. Table of Contents. What is insecticidal soap? How insecticidal soap works on plant pests. What ingredients are in homemade insecticide? Natural scents that repel bugs. How to make organic insecticide at home. Makes 1 gallon of a 1% soap solution. How to apply insecticidal soap to your plants.

  7. Feb 20, 2024 · Materials Needed. Make sure you have these materials on hand when making insecticidal soap. Spray bottle. Distilled water. Castile soap. Vegetable oil (optional) Dishwashing detergent cannot be substituted for soap, as it does not have the fatty acids needed to kill the insect, and it could be harmful to the plant, says McEnaney.

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