This recipe is a gentle yet effective way to manage pests on your apple tree, using everyday ingredients already in your kitchen.
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2 | tablespoons | Liquid Dish Soap » mild |
Liquid Dish Soap
Liquid dish soap, a staple in every kitchen and laundry room, serves primarily as a grease fighter and cleaner for dishes and various surfaces.
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This cleaning agent is not edible and should never be |
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1 | cups | Water |
Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture
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2 | tablespoons | Vegetable Oil |
Vegetable Oil
Vegetable oil, pronounced 'VEJ-tuh-buhl oil', is a staple in many kitchens, made from the extraction or chemical treatment of seeds and other plant parts. It's a neutral-flavored oil used for cooking, frying, and
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1 | teaspoon | Garlic Powder |
Garlic Powder
Garlic powder is a popular seasoning made from dehydrated garlic cloves that are ground into a fine powder. This flexible spice offers a milder, less pungent taste compared to fresh garlic.
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1 | teaspoon | Cayenne Pepper |
Cayenne pepper is a type of chili pepper used to add heat and flavor to dishes. It's named after the city of Cayenne in French Guiana.
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10 Minutes | 0 Minutes | 10 minutes |
1. In a clean spray bottle, combine the water, liquid soap, vegetable oil, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
2. The cayenne pepper is optional but recommended for its strong repellent effect on many types of pests.
3. Secure the top of the spray bottle and shake it vigorously.
4. Spray the mixture liberally onto your apple trees, this includes the leaves, branches, and even the trunk.
5. Repeat the application every 7 to 10 days, or after heavy rainfall.
6. When to Spray: It's best to spray in the early morning or late evening to avoid the peak sun hours.
Submitted by Kagar K. | May 1st, 2024 See all of Kagar K.'s Recipes.
Keep your wooden cutting board clean and fresh, simply sprinkle coarse salt over the surface. Using a lemon half, scrub the board, letting the salt and lemon do the heavy lifting. Not only does this method clean, it also deodorizes, giving your board a fresh scent.
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