DIY Natural Pest Spray
Homemade garden pest spray
Equipment
- 1 Small Spray Bottle
Ingredients
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 tbsp Castile Soap Can use peppermint castile soap (links in notes)
- 25 drops peppermint essential oil
Instructions
- Fill the pray bottle with 1 cup of vegetable oil. Add soap and peppermint oil.
- shake well before use and spray the solution onto affected plants, focusing on areas where pests are present.
- Repeat the application daily during periods of active pest infestation until population noticably decreases.
Notes
Always test a small area of plants before applying any new solution to the entire garden to ensure that it doesn't cause damage or phytotoxicity. Avoid spraying essential oil solutions on plants during the heat of the day or when beneficial insects are present to minimize potential harm.
Ingredient links:
Castile Soap
Peppermint Castile Soap
Spray bottle