A simple, natural spray that keeps pests away without chemicals. Safe for your plants, tough on bugs.
Ingredients
- 8 oz water
- 1/2 tsp natural liquid soap
- 12 drops essential oil (Peppermint for aphids, White Fir for slugs, TerraShield for beetles)
- Glass spray bottle
Instructions
- Combine water and natural soap in a glass spray bottle.
- Add essential oils.
- Shake well and spray on affected plants.
- Reapply after rain.
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