Name: Citrus Tree Pest Control Spray
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Liquid Dish Soap » mild; 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 1 gallon Water

Citrus Tree Pest Control

Submitted by Kagar K.

International

Nutritional Values (per serving)

This recipe is a simple and natural method to manage pests on your citrus trees using items found in your kitchen.

Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
1	teaspoon	Liquid Dish Soap » mild	Liquid Dish Soap Liquid Dish Soap - pronounced 'LIK-wid dish sohp', is an essential household grease fighter and surface cleaner. Non-edible and built with structural stability, it cuts food residues and lifts oil... 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... Read more...
1	gallon	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... Read more...

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
5 Minutes	0 Minutes	5 minutes

Directions:

1. In a large bucket or container, combine the mild liquid dish soap and the vegetable oil. This mix will help the oil blend better with water.

2. Add 1 gallon of water to the oil and soap mixture, stirring thoroughly to mix well

3. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle or garden sprayer. You may want to use a funnel to avoid spills.

4. Spray the mixture thoroughly over the citrus trees, making sure to coat the leaves, especially the undersides where pests might dwell.

5. When to Start Spraying - Start early in the spring, as new leaves unfold.

6. Spray once every two weeks. If a you have a heavy rain, you might need to reapply the mixture because the rain can wash off the mixture.

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Cook's Index: 🍳Liquid Dish Soap • 📂Make Your Own • 🍽️Miscellaneous • ☕Pest Control • 🎓Easy • 🔥Mix • 🎉Spring • 🛒3 Ingredients

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