jackstone, i can't say how effective these are as i haven't used them myself, just copied the info this AM, anyway, i offer them in hopes they will either help or be de-bunked

good luck man

"Diy Insect Control
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TOBACCO TEA:::
Tobacco tea is a great organic insecticide,it kills on contact and is residual for a few weeks on hard surfaces.
IT WILL KILL PLANTS ALSO (extreme care needs to be used when being applied)
Start with a 1 gal container.
Add 1/2 pack of chewing tobacco.
Fill with water & let dwell for 3 days.
Strain out and add to garden sprayer 4oz tea to 1gal water


DEATH by HEARTBURN:::
This mixture will kill ants & their relatives
3 1/2 oz of sweet jam (jelly)
1 1/2 tlbs of wet cat food (cheap brand)
1 tlbs of boric acid
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN & PETS it will make them very sick!!!


GET THEM DRUNK:::
This mixture will eliminate spider mites
Mix 1 cup rubbing alcohol with 1 qt cool water
Put into spray bottle be sure and test a leaf first before spraying to be sure you wont harm the plant.
If mixture is to strong reduce alcohol to 1/2 cup wait 24hrs to reapply(making sure to spray underside of leaves)
Apply during cool hours for best results!!!



ANNOYING GNATS:::
Bait & Trap
Gnats are easy to eliminate just by using vinegar & water.
Use a small jar fill 3/4 with water add 1 tlbs vinegar
Place jar near plants. The gnats will come to check out the jar and be killed.
To control their larvae in the soil use an organic product called "Neem" (it can be found in most garden shops)"
justanotherbozo Reviewed by justanotherbozo on . Mites!!! Whats the best and safest way to treat for mites,and how often till they are gone? Rating: 5