I’ve shared this information before, but after receiving information from the Taranaki Bee Keepers Club about the importance of keeping borax away from bees I felt it was important to share this update. When using this solution please put it inside your home not outside where bees can take it back to the hive. Did you know that most types …
DIY Christmas Laundry Powder
Give your laundry and linen a Christmassy holiday vibe by making this wonderful Christmas scented laundry powder concentrate. Synergy Christmas Blend Essential Oil is a lovely blend of juniper, cypress, eucalyptus and cedar. For a smooth soft powder use our premium soda ash (otherwise known as sodium carbonate) not washing soda or you’ll end up with a concentrate that is more …
DIY Natural Fly Spray
Fly season is here and I’ve had a few emails asking for a natural fly spray recipe that you can easily make at home. This spray is more of a repellent than a killer, but if you manage to get them really wet with it, which can require a good aim and a relaxed attitude towards getting it all over …
Milk Bottle Solar Guava Moth Trap
Do you have a guava moth infestation? You’ll be able to tell as your fruit will fall early from the tree and upon inspection you’ll see a little hole, often the area around the hole will be soft and when you cut it open you’ll see the culprit; guava moth larvae. One way to stop the moths is to make …
DIY Fruit Fly Traps
Fruit flies are not fond of clean surfaces so keep benches and table tops as clean as possible, wipe up sugary spills quickly and lightly spray trouble areas with a solution of 300ml water and a few drops of peppermint or eucalyptus essential oil. Keep your sink and drain clean and free of any food particles, just to be sure …