Simple Formulas

Fire Ant Begon
1 teaspoon liquid soap
6oz orange oil
1 teaspoon molasses
1 gallon water

Mix the first three ingredients together. Add to 1 gallon of water and pour on the ant mound. Wait a few days. Some survivors may attempt to create a mound close by. Repeat. This formula was discovered by car mechanics in Georgia as they washed their hands with a orange detergent. The University of Georgia refined the formula above.

Dormant Fruit Tree Spray
Dormant period for fruit trees is when it is cold.
3 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon liquid soap
4oz orange oil
2oz lavender oil
1 gallon of water
Mix the first five ingredients together. Add to 1 gallon of water and spray on to dormant trees. This can also be applied during the growing season but the first five ingredients are at half strength and applied towards the evening hours.

Protect Plants from Mildew and Fungus
1 Teaspoon vodka, ever clear, or high proof alcohol
20 Drops Fungal Stat Blend (Tea Tree, Oregano, Red Thyme, Ajowan)
1 Oz water
1 Oz mister (glass referred)
Combine the first two ingredients. Shake well to incorporate. Add water. Shake. If your mister is plastic, the oils will dissolve the plastic. So do not store in the plastic bottle. Glass Bottles are OK. Spray when there is no fear of sun burning. This is usually towards the evening.

All Purpose Insecticide
1 Teaspoon vodka, ever clear, or high proof alcohol
Also substitute with liquid soap
1 drop garlic
1 drop onion
1 oz water
1 oz mister
Combine the first three ingredients. Shake well. Add water. Shake. Spray towards evening. Reported to be very good for roses especially if they have mildew or black spots.