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How to Make Your Own Aphid Repellant

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By eHow Contributing Writer
(50 Ratings)

Say "So long" to those pesky aphids with this quick and easy home remedy.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • One Tablespoon Liquid Dish Soap
  • Spray Bottles
  • One Cup Cooking Oil
  • One Cup Water
  1. Step 1

    Mix together one tablespoon of liquid dish soap and one cup cooking oil.

  2. Step 2

    Blend two and one half teaspoons of this mixture with one cup of water.

  3. Step 3

    Pour contents into a spray bottle.

  4. Step 4

    Spray your flowers and plants.

Tips & Warnings
  • Use this repellant up to every ten days.
  • Use this repellant indoors or outdoors.
  • This mixture may burn tender plants.
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nynic said

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on 6/11/2007 I'm going to try the dish soap/veg oil on my morning glory bugs (chewing holes on all the leaves). Can the left over be stored? If so, how and how long? Thanks! P.S. Please advise if this mixture is not good for morning glories. Nicole Loveland, Old Orchard Beach, ME

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