RE: Crabapples (Hedge apples?) for Pest Control
The correct name is hedgeapples for insect repelling, crab apples for eating. Hedgeapples are not poisonous. They were believed to be because they have killed both cows and horses. The animals died from renal gas build up caused by getting an apple caught in their throat.
Posted on 10/30/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Crabapples (Hedge apples?) for Pest Control
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By crabapples for sale (Guest Post)
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I have a backyard full of crabapples and I HAD a spider problem. I sliced about 12 of them open and placed them in corners of my house, under my children beds and in my closests. I haven't seen a spider in months. If you want to buys some of my crabapples I will ship you out some call me Walter 816-560-0362
Posted on 10/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Crabapples (Hedge apples?) for Pest Control
Crabapples are edible. Here is a pic: http://www.tigerplaid.com/crabapple2.jpg
Horseapples are what you are talking about for roaches. Here is a pic: http://www.shannacompton.com/horseapple.png
Oner of the official names these trees go by is 'Osage Orange'. Here is a link to the wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osage-orange
Great tip, though.
Posted on 07/30/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

Re:Spiders
Lemon Pledge is something spiders hate. They love cardboard boxes. WHERE DO YOU FIND HEDGE APPLES??
Posted on 06/05/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Crabapples (Hedge apples?) for Pest Control
"The idea of hedge apples sounds good, but WHERE does a person in Minnesota find these in June? Any other effective ways to get rid of large spiders? I am desperate!!!!"
I have found them at Kowalski's in Woodbury. They are not in season until August though.
Posted on 07/02/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Crabapples (Hedge apples?) for Pest Control
Crabapples are very different from hedgeapples. Crabapples are edible usually made into jelly. Hedge apples grow on osage orange trees and are known to repel spiders. Osage orange trees grow wild here in south central Nebraska.
Posted on 10/03/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Crabapples (Hedge apples?) for Pest Control
I live in Fresno California and i have never heard of those, where can I get them? We are starting to have a problem with roaches and ants.
Posted on 09/10/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

Spider control
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By Vickie Erickson (Guest Post)
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The idea of hedge apples sounds good, but WHERE does a person in Minnesota find these in June? Any other effective ways to get rid of large spiders? I am desperate!!!!
Posted on 06/26/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Crabapples (Hedge apples?) for Pest Control
I put several hedge applies around my house, in small bags lined with aluminum foil. After several days, we noticed lots of gnats flying around. Is there anything special you have to do to keep the hedge apples free from gnats?
Posted on 10/25/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Crabapples (Hedge apples?) for Pest Control
To keep those roaches away, spray boric acid powder into cracks and crevices around the house, kitchen cupboards. Keep it dry, so do this after washing down the cabinets.
Posted on 08/02/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Crabapples for Pest Control
I believe you meant hedge apples for pests. As for crabapples; they make the best jelly, pickled crabapples etc.
Posted on 08/02/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

Crabapple Flea, Tick and Spider Deterrent
Here's a tip for a free way to rid your home of fleas, ticks and spiders. Gather crabapples (also called horse apples) when they fall - usually around this time of year. Cut them in half and place them around your baseboards. These insects hate the scent of them and will leave in a hurry! I once freed a mobile home of flea infestation using this method, it works really well!
By Glynda Lomax
Posted on 08/01/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Crabapple Flea, Tick and Spider Deterrent
Which is it? Hegde apples or crab apples? I have an awful fear and want to keep them out of my car. I'm afraid of killing myself or someone else on the road one day b/c one is in my car.
Posted on 05/03/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Crabapple Flea, Tick and Spider Deterrent
I think you meant 'hedgeapples' not crabapples. Crabapples are for eating. Hedgeapples fall from hedge trees and are not eatable.
Posted on 11/18/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

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