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Make It: Plant Pest Spray

Quit Buggin'

Submitted by bdisylvester on Wed, 07/01/2009 - 12:00am.
The Bite:
Sick of creepy crawlers pestering your indoor plants? Gnat a problem if you use this DIY organic pest spray from local plant doctor Carissa Potenza. Carissa uses neem-oil, a natural insect zapper (no carcinogenic pesticides), to run off lice, spider mites, ants, and other minisuckers (even roaches, ew). She's also avail for urban gardening advice. Fly.
Make It Text: 
I've Got Bugs on My Plants Pest Spray
Makes 1 gallon

What You Need:


Directions:

1. Combine the neem-oil, dish soap, and water in a jug, and mix well.

2. Pour some of the mixture into your spray bottle, and store the rest under your sink for easy refills.

3. Spray the entire plant you're treating (in a well-ventilated area away from floors and furniture), including the underside of the leaves, once every 2–3 weeks until the pests are gone.
Wanna Try: 
Greenspace NYC, call for a consulting estimate (646-337-8318). For supplies, try LifeThyme Natural Market, 410 Ave. of the Americas (212-420-9099). Neem oil, $8/1 ounce.

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