Fri 10 Apr, 2020 06:40 am
Due to an exceeding mild winter, my yard is rife with bugs. I live next door to the water facility that supplies neighborhood water. I don't want to spray poison. I have a pretty big yard by urban standards. Personal stories welcome.
Preventive:
Lemon basil
Catnip
Marigolds
Rosemary
To treat:
Eucalyptus oil for spiders
Borax with sugar sprinkle (1 to 3 mixture)
Neem oil with veg or coconut oil , water, dish soap spray
@PUNKEY,
Thanks. I have way too many spiders it often seems, but I don't want to kill any more than I have to. I will try the other ingredients.
I have a big dog and don't want him to be affected by what I use.
We sprinkle diatomaceous earth around porches etc for ants.
"Diatomaceous earth is not poisonous; it does not have to be eaten in order to be effective. Diatomaceous earth causes insects to dry out and die by absorbing the oils and fats from the cuticle of the insect's exoskeleton. Its sharp edges are abrasive, speeding up the process."
@Tai Chi,
I use diatomaceous earth for quite a few things.