Gardening > Pest ControlJuly 15, 2004

Ammonia and Dishsoap to Repel Insects

I use lemon scented ammonia mixed with lemon dishsoap and water to keep bugs out of the lawn! The lemon repels the insects! Mix 1 cup ammonia, 1/2 cup soap and put in hose end sprayer. Fill with water and open valve to spray over your yard!

By Lisa

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02/19/2010

Can anyone tell me if this will hurt or keep away butterflies?

By gardenway (Guest Post) 07/29/2007

Thanks so much for this "recipe". I am getting bitten to bits everytime I go out in the yard/lawn. so will give this a try.

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