RE: [CH] soap spray +++

Bloechl, Sharen Rund (sharen.rund.bloechl@lmco.com)
Wed, 01 Jul 1998 07:02:58 -0700

amonia - like swimming pool ammonia - makes those little buggers shrivel up.
. .B-)

Sharen Rund Bloechl

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> From: 	Pete Minich[SMTP:pminich@mediaone.net]
> Reply To: 	Pete Minich
> Sent: 	Wednesday, July 01, 1998 4:25 AM
> To: 	Chile-Heads
> Subject: 	Re: [CH] soap spray +++
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> >Use  Ivory liquid ssoap  or cheap, store brand baby shampoo.
> >
> >1/2 cup shampoo  1/4  cup  Listerine   (or rubbing alcohol)  put in a
> >one quart container and fill with water.    The  alcohol or Listerine
> >works on some insects because it removes the  waxy coating that protects
> >their "skin"  and allows the soap to do them in.
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> Will this work against slugs? I don't know if it is the rain or what but
> my
> garden has been invaded by the slimy little monsters.
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> Pete
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