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Non toxic insect spray #871633

Asked June 05, 2024, 12:20 AM EDT

A friend told me I can make a soap and water solution to use in place of an insecticide. Is this effective? Do you know how to make it? Thanks!

Washington County Oregon

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Thank you for your question, Dee Dee. There is some truth to that, but there are limitations. This Extension article explains: https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-news/coming-clean-soap-garden

Hope this is helpful. Good luck!

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 06, 2024, 3:01 PM EDT

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Non toxic insect spray #871633

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