Homemade Bug & Aphid Spray
Natural bug and aphid spray protects your plants against harmful bugs and insects that can wreak havoc on your garden and flower beds.
Servings: 0.5 gallon
Equipment
- one-half gallon jug
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of neem oil
- 1 tablespoon of castile soap
- 6 drops of tea tree essential oil
- 4 drops each of peppermint and cedarwood essential oil
- 1 gallon of filtered water
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except the water to a one-half gallon jug.
- Top off with water and stir well with a long-handled spoon.
- Use a funnel to transfer a portion of the mixture to a spray bottle.
- Mist plants 1-2 times a week
Notes
Before applying the bug spray to your entire plant, test a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure there are no adverse reactions or damage.
Store your homemade bug spray in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container out of reach of children.
Apply the spray in the early morning or late evening when pollinators are less active.