INSECT CONTROL RECIPE
Nicotine Plant Spray
An old-fashioned tobacco-steeped spray, strong enough for stubborn pests — but potent enough that it needs careful, limited use.
Prep: 10 min + overnight steep
Yields: about 1 quart
Use with caution
Ingredients
1 cup loose pipe tobacco (unflavored)
1 quart hot water
1 teaspoon mild liquid dish soap
Instructions
1
Steep the tobacco in the hot water overnight, covered, until the liquid turns dark amber.
2
Strain out the tobacco leaves through cheesecloth.
3
Stir in the dish soap so the spray clings to leaves.
4
Wearing gloves, spray only ornamental plants, never anything intended for eating.
Caution: Nicotine is highly toxic to humans, pets, and beneficial insects alike — never use on edible plants, wear gloves, and reserve this only for severe infestations on ornamentals.
