How to Keep Black & Brown Widows Away From Flower Pots

Nothing will ruin the excitement of having beautiful flower-filled flowerpots like an invasion of brown or black widow spiders. Widow spiders wreck havoc on the appearance of your flowers, and they can cause harm to those who come into contact with them. Make and use a homemade repellent to rid your flowerpots of these pests. A homemade repellent will protect your flowerpots from ugly widow spiders without requiring the use of strong chemicals or fumes. This homemade repellent can also be used in other areas of your home.

Things You'll Need

• 10 ounce spray bottle with cap
• 7 ounces water
• 2 ounces vodka
• 6 drops lavender essential oil
• 6 drops spearmint essential oil
• 6 drops peppermint essential oil
• 6 drops eucalyptus essential oil

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Remove the spray cap from a 10 ounce spray bottle.

   • 2

     Pour 7 ounces of water into the spray bottle.

   • 3

     Pour 2 ounces of vodka into the spray bottle.

   • 4

     Add 6 drops of lavender essential oil and 6 drops of spearmint essential oil to the water and vodka combination.

   • 5

     Add 6 drops of peppermint essential oil and 6 drops of eucalyptus oil into the bottle.

   • 6

     Replace the spray cap onto the bottle and shake it to combine the ingredients.

   • 7

     Spray the mixture on and around the flowerpots This mixture can also be sprayed on the soil and leaves of the flowers without causing damage.