Apple Tree Pest Control Spray

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This recipe is a gentle yet effective way to manage pests on your apple tree, using everyday ingredients already in your kitchen.

Kagar K. | May 1st, 2024

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Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
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. This cleaning agent is not edible and should never be Read more...
1	cups	Water	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 Read more...
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 Read more...
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. This makes it Read more...

Optional Ingredients:

	Qty	Unit	Ingredient
	1	teaspoon	Cayenne Pepper	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. They're long, thin, and often red when mature. Read more...

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
10 Minutes	0 Minutes	10 minutes

Directions:

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.

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