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Homemade Bug Spray to Use On Plants
This homemade bug spray for plants will keep bugs from eating and infecting your plants. It doesn't contain a bunch of chemicals, so your kids can help garden.
We all know how frustrating it can be to find that our beloved plants are being invaded (and eaten) by bugs. Well, fellow green thumbs, have no fear: an easy-to-make, chemical-free solution is here. All you need are two ingredients and a spray bottle, and you're on your way to safely protecting your plants from pesky insects. This homemade bug spray was created to use specifically on herbs, shrubs, and other greenery.
Things You'll Need
Spray bottle
1 ?
cups distilled white vinegar
15 drops of peppermint essential oil
Step 1
Add 1 ? cups of distilled white vinegar to a spray bottle.
Step 2
Add 15 drops of peppermint essential oils to the spray bottle.
Step 3
Replace the lid on bottle and shake well before each use.
For maximum protection, spray plants liberally. May need to be reapplied after rain.
