It turns out that oranges–or more specifically, orange peels–are a great nontoxic, DIY tool for deterring pests in your garden. According to experts there are two ways you can do this:
(1) Create an orange peel spray by boiling the orange peels in one cup of water for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid and fill your spray bottle. Spray every 3-4 days to deter pests like slugs, aphids, ants, whiteflies, and fruit flies. You can also use this for indoor trees and plants.
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(2) Chop or grind fresh orange peels and place them near the base of plants.
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Submitted by Caroline B.
