Recipes for the garden utilizing common ingredients found in many kitchens.
ANT KILLER
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 5 ts boric acid
Pour over entry of ant hill
WASP TRAP
- 1 part honey
- 6 parts water
- 1 pkg yeast
Let sit over night, then add:1 ts dish soap. Pour 1" of mix into bottom of a jar and place outdoors.
ALL PURPOSE BUG SPRAY
- 1/2 cup rubbing alcohal
- 1 quart safers soap
Do not spray in direct sunlight as leaf damage may occur. Do not spray if temperature is above 70 farenheit for the same reason. Spray, then let sit for 20 minutes. Spray plant down with clear water to reduce ffoliage damage. Sprwy every 3 days for 2 weeks.
ALL PURPOSE BUG SPRAY #2
- 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
- 1 quart water
- 1 tsp dish soap (Sunlight works best)
Follow directions same as for previous recipe.
EARWIG TRAP - Courtesy of Jim Wray
1 tablespoon each of :
- Soy Sauce
- Vegetable oil
- Molasses
Put in dish or can and place in targeted area.
