Insecticidal Soap Recipe
•Combine 1 tablespoon of a dishwashing liquid with 1 cup of vegetable oil to make a concentrate.
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•When ready to apply, add 1 tablespoon concentrate to 1 cup of water and spray it on the plants.
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•It's important to experiment with the solution first. You may decide to dilute the concentration because you can easily burn the plants.
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•Note: On white flies the oil will suffocate the flies and their eggs. The soap will help to break down the waxy covering on their bodies making them more susceptible to disease and their natural predators.
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