How to get rid of Aphids and Spider Mites in your garden or house plants

By jennandmark

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Are you looking for an all-natural insecticide for Aphids and White Flies? Follow the recipe below to zap those pesky little creatures.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • 24 oz spray bottle
  • A few drops of organic dish washing detergent
  • Three and a quarter (3 ¼) cups of water
Step1
24 oz spray bottle Pour three and one quarter (3 ¼) cups of water into a 24 oz spray bottle.
Step2
Organic dish soap Add two to three (2-3) drops of organic dish washing liquid.
Step3
Replace lid.
Step4
Shake gently.
Step5
Aphids Spray the plants and leaves affected by the Aphids and/or Spider Mites.
Step6
Make sure you spray under the leaves as the both aphids and spider mites will hide under the leaves.

Tips & Warnings

  • This can be used on house plants also.
  • Make sure to wash any vegetables you pick after you spray.

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