loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts
Posted - Aug 02 2019 : 5:30:29 PM
My goodness Vicki! Where did you learn all this stuff? Thank you so much for sharing with us. I have some of the Dr. Bonners Peppermint soap and 3 dogs in the house. I love learning all the things you all have to share.
Krissel
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Vicki K
Sturbridge
Mass
USA
232 Posts
Posted - Nov 17 2019 : 09:30:22 AM
Well I'm in Florida for the winter and the ants are bad! I've resorted to using liquid poisoning brand name TERRO. It's great for black ants of all sizes. The red ant that stings isn't a fan and through trial and error the only thing working is double bagging in zipplocks and spraying the corners and crevices with garlicky vinegar! They are ruthless and will cut into a bag of any sent for the products inside! Crazy for wheat and oats but aren't interested in grains and gluten free items? Go figure! Suckers bite! Got into Qtips and linens!
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Krissel
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Vicki K
Sturbridge
Mass
USA
232 Posts
Posted - Jan 18 2020 : 07:21:00 AM
Ants completely gone! Happy for now. Did you know that vinegar actually eliminate any odors around the house? Put small amount on cotton ball and put in areas that need to be done. Won't be able to smell odors and will dry out and not smell the vinegar. Cleaning with it will also kill mildew and mold spores! Have a great morning also!
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Krissel
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Vicki K
Sturbridge
Mass
USA
232 Posts
Posted - Mar 26 2020 : 7:51:16 PM
Bleach one part to ten parts water is a disinfectant that the WHO says will kill the virus. Make a cookies sheet for by the door and walk through the disinfectant to the shower curtain and chair to take off your shoes before going through the house. Wipe down hard surfaces plastic and stainless steel especially. Lysol sprayed on and left for a few minutes to kill virus is also effective. Gloves are a must for getting gas and groceries! Throw them away outside of car. Wear a pretty Bandana like a cowboy would to help cut down on anything in the air. Be safe laies! Wash your hands and wipe down regularly!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
5189 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
5189 Posts
Posted - Mar 26 2020 : 11:07:20 PM
Vicki thanks for the good info. Check the bleach bottle label - not all bleach disinfects.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
4760 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
4760 Posts
Posted - Mar 28 2020 : 1:54:17 PM
Thank-you Vicki for all these great ideas!! Using alternative pest solutions is a very important thing to our environment.
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 FGOTM- October 2018
Krissel
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Vicki K
Sturbridge
Mass
USA
232 Posts
Posted - Apr 01 2020 : 7:57:02 PM
I want to share this chart as it is a good reference for Natural Pest Control. Spring is sprung come the the flowers and the bugs.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
5189 Posts
Posted - Apr 02 2020 : 05:18:25 AM
Thanks Vicki for posting the chart. I grow some of the herbs plus penny-royal which is in the mint family and insect repellent.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
Tchr66
True Blue Farmgirl
195 Posts
Terri
Clarington
Ohio
USA
195 Posts
Posted - May 03 2020 : 1:20:37 PM
Thank you Vicki, I am going to try some of these. Do you think planting more mint will help rid me of some of my ants?
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Krissel
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Vicki K
Sturbridge
Mass
USA
232 Posts
Posted - Jun 08 2020 : 05:03:42 AM
Tchr66 - Terri yes mint will help but is an invasive grower so beside to contain it with a hoarder or in planters. Or love it and let it go all over! Lol! I'm back in the cabin for the summer! Yay! Irish Spring soap seemed to work it's magic in chunks placed around the corners and no settlers for the winter! Amazing!Time to clean the house and get the summer on!
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1011 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1011 Posts
Posted - Jun 08 2020 : 12:45:54 PM
I sunk an old tire in the ground and planted the mint in it to keep it from growing all over the yard.
Judith
7932 Happiness is Homemade
Krissel
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Vicki K
Sturbridge
Mass
USA
232 Posts
Posted - Jun 20 2020 : 10:15:27 AM
I love the recycling of old tires! Good job
Edited by - Krissel on Jun 20 2020 10:31:34 AM
Krissel
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Vicki K
Sturbridge
Mass
USA
232 Posts
Posted - Jun 20 2020 : 10:16:25 AM
Stitchinwitch that's perfect!
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