How Do You Repel Houseplant Bugs With Castile Soap?
Many home remedies exist to repel aphids and other bugs from houseplants, but most often, these methods involve using soaps and other substances harmful to the plant itself. With a simple recipe using Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap, you can create a quick and easy harmless mixture to repel your summer bug woes! Buy a bottle of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap in the Peppermint fragrance. This brand of soap is one of the few pure castile soaps on the market, and its uses are endless. In addition, the ingredients found in this particular brand are all natural, detergent free, and are perfectly safe for the environment (unlike most soaps). The soap is ultra-concentrated, and can be found at most health food stores. Using other brands of castile soap is an option, though the results will most likely be lackluster. Dilute 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of the soap in a liter of room-temperature water, and pour this mixture into a spray bottle. The ratio can be slightly stronger, if desired. Lightly spray this mixtu
