Does Dawn dishwashing detergent kill plants (shrubs & flowers)?
10 Yesterday I was talking to my neighbor, and he was telling me he was cleaning the trim on his house with Dawn (dishwashing detergent used in the US) mixed in water. I thought I read somewhere that …
Is Dawn dish soap effective and safe to kill ants on my houseplants?
I have used Dawn dish soap on my animals to combat fleas and I was wondering if it is safe to use on ants in my plants as well. We have a real problem with ants in our yard and I had some of the …
Will cleaning mildew on my house's siding with diluted Dawn …
Oct 8, 2020 · Will cleaning mildew on my house's siding with diluted Dawn detergent mixture harm nearby hollies? Ask Question Asked 5 years, 7 months ago Modified 3 years, 7 months ago
tomatoes - Can I use dawn liquid detergent in place of castile soap as ...
I have a recipe that calls for 2 tablespoons baking soda, 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon Castile soap. Mix with 2 gallons of water. Spray on tomato plants to control blight. Can I us...
trees - Does soap mixed with water kill plants?? - Gardening ...
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Is using detergent on plants a good way to revive them?
Jun 3, 2016 · I'm dubious; using detergent on a plant sounds like it would kill it rather than revive it. I found this question here which does imply that detergent (or at least some types of detergent) are …
pest control - Does pouring dish detergent down a chipmunk hole get …
Jun 29, 2016 · I read that pouring dish detergent down an animal hole in the garden will cause the animal to leave the area. Does this work and does it kill the plants? I have a problem with chipmunks …
lawn repair - skunk deterrent using dish detergent - Gardening ...
Nov 15, 2015 · I have skunks digging up my lawn. One solution indicates spray 1C castor oil, mixed with 1C dish detergent in a gallon of water. Would that concentration kill the grass especially since it is …
pests - Killing ants without killing the grass - Gardening ...
Mar 26, 2017 · The front lawn of the house we rent is infested with ants. Can I use laundry detergent (liquid) to kill them without damaging the grass? I know dishwashing liquid will kill the grass, but will …
pest control - Will Dawn dishwater and bleach get rid of cutworms ...
Cutworms are killing all of my flowers. I'm trying to get rid of them. I'm thinking about using Dawn dishwater and a small amount of bleach, but will that kill my plants?