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insecticidal soap soup for bugs

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Wichita, KS
Updated on Jan 23, 2012

Here is another simple natural bug killer for aphids, mealybugs, spidermites and whiteflies on your plants.

prep time 5 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield lots of bugs

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unscented or peppermint pure castile soap
  • - water
  • 1 to 2 pinches cayenne pepper or ground cinnamon, or powdered garlic

How To Make insecticidal soap soup for bugs

  • Step 1
    The gentle vegetable oil-based soap makes a gentle and effective insecticidal spray for the garden. Fill a spray bottle with water and add a tablespoon of shaved unscented or peppermint castile soap and a pinch of either cayenne pepper, cinnamon or powdered garlic.
  • Step 2
    This mixture will kill aphids, mealybugs, whiteflies and spider mites.
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