WILL VINAGAR KILL PLANTS WHEN SPRAYED ON WITH DISH SOAP AND WATER?
Yes... This is not advised. I use vinegar to kill even the toughest of weeds. There are some really effective ways to get rid of insects, and you may already have many of the ingredients.
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DO ROLLY-POLLY BUGS EAT THE LEAVES OFF LILAC BUSHES? IF NOT, WHAT DOES? THANK YOU! THEIR BLACK & THEY ROLL UP INTO A BALL WHEN YOU TOUCH THEM.
Unless they run out of food in the soil, no. They don't like to be exposed to the sun and air that much. Can you include a photo? This can help me to identify what the pest is.
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How do you get rid of Bag worms????
This article will help you.
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You show a CVS/Walgreens type of castor oil but I have been told that for garden and lawn use that castor oil must be scented. Are these oils scented? Is the info about scented oil correct? Where can I get this oil?
The scent will not be the primary reason for using the oil. Although it may help, the oil is more for smothering insects, rather than keeping them away. The oil will be toxic to their system so they will not be able to consume the plant.
It is not necessary to use scented oils, but they can help deter pests just a little better. We do not recommend places to purchase products, but a google search and clicking on the shopping tab will usually take you to results that you can use.
We had a load of dirt brought in 2 years ago and all our flowers and bushes look terrible. Leave are full of holes, brown, and dropping off and flowers are small, brown and wilted looking. There are so many of these small, grey, somewhat round, buys that you cannot see the legs of, all over our yard. What are they and how can I get rid of them?
if I knew the answer I would not have asked the question. What is this?
Your recipe for an oil spray to treat scale says that you can also include a cup of alcohol. Is that rubbing alcohol? Is that safe for trees?
Yes, this will be rubbing alcohol. This will be safe for trees, but only use one application with alcohol to avoid harming the tree.
Can unused Neem oil and water mix be left in the sprayer until next use?
It's best to mix only what you will use for immediate applications, then thoroughly rinse and pump clear water through the hose and nozzle. There are different formulations of neem oil; some will coagulate and/or coat and harden on the interior sprayer surface and clog the nozzle.