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Posted by dereks 6 Utah (My Page) on Mon, Jun 30, 08 at 13:30
I am having a horrible time with grasshoppers and earwigs so I bought some cedar oil that is supposed to repel the bugs. The bottle has very few directions on how to use it. Do any of you have any suggestions for me? I'm really hoping this will work. I hate puting out poison, although I have done that. I've got just about the only garden in the neighborhood and I think the bugs know it.
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RE: Cedar oil
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| Since no one has been able to help me with this. I'll tell you what I learned. It does seem to work but after watering you have to reapply. One little bottle does not go far. This is something I won't use again for that reason. I've decided to let the earwigs have their way. Most plants are surviving the attacks. The last few weeks I have noticed the garden is covered in spider webs with earwigs caught inside. I guess I'll just let the spiders do the work although I think earwigs will be never ending. |
RE: Cedar oil
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| I don't know about cedar oil, but I've been using diatomacious earth against earwigs with good success. You do have to reapply after rain or watering, but the stuff does work. It also works against ants. You can buy it at most nurseries or online. A bag lasts a long time. |
RE: Cedar oil
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| Just dampen some rolled up news papers (just damp) lay them out around the damage area. Each morning gather them up put them in plastic bags and trash them, Works for me. keeps them under control. No chems. The buggers love cool damp places to spend there days. FYI |
RE: Cedar oil
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| I have heard about the newspaper and was actually thinking about trying it out. I was also thinking of puting a little honey on the paper to attract them inside. Bad idea? |
RE: Cedar oil
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| Honesty is refreshing, so let me say upfront that I sell cedar oil products on my own website, bugshateit.com. Through the course of doing business, I’ve learned of a few product flaws. First, the retail sized bottles are drastically overpriced for outdoor applications. For this reason, I push the industrial concentrate, which makes 8 gallons of solution for $100. Second, a good rain can render the treatments ineffective, resulting in angry customers who falsely believe the oil doesn't work. It’s best to fortify liquid treatments with the placement of cedar granules, which remain potent through seasonal changes. Above all, it's best to order wholesale concentrate because the treatments are cheap enough to re-apply after rain. Now for the ultimate question: Do the products work? My answer is a resounding YES. I've used cedar oil to wipe out severe yellow jacket and mosquito infestations near stagnant water. It creates an inhospitable environment that discourages pests from building nests and laying eggs. Thousands of veterinary clinics sell and recommend cedar oil treatments for fleas, ticks and lice. Many national hotel chains rely upon cedar oil and fogger machines to wipe out bedbug infestations. If the product didn’t work, business professionals wouldn’t keep ordering it, and folks like me wouldn’t be in business. As for the accusation that cedar oil executives invade message boards to spread positive testimonials, I can’t say that doesn’t happen. However, it’s important to recognize that the problem goes both ways. Chemical pesticide companies often use message boards to post advertisements and destroy the reputation of natural insect control products. At the end of the day, you must try cedar oil yourself and form your own opinions. You don’t have to buy it from me. Small overpriced bottles of cedar oil can be found at many local veterinary clinics. Spray a shot on an insect in flight, and watch it drop dead. If you're impressed, don’t waste your tiny overpriced vial outside. Keep it in your medicine cabinet for sores, boils, rashes and a variety of skin conditions caused by bacterial, viral and fungal organisms. After your experiment, write to me at bugshateit@gmail.com. I’d love to hear your experiences, both positive and negative. As far as I know, I'm the only internet vendor who actively shares both negative and positive feedback. I promise not to spam you or sell your e-mail address to a marketing company. I take this promise seriously, as I'm a journalist and published author with more than 100 newspaper articles to my credit. My reputation means everything. Your testimonials may be used in writing my next book, but only with your permission. |
Here is a link that might be useful: http://bugshateit.com
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