Rubbing alcohol used as a spray?
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Isoproply Rubbing Alcohol for Pest Control...?
Comments (3)Azee, I believed someone would take care of this thread earlier... but apparently.. You have basically two types of alcohol: Methanol (CH3OH and) Ethanol (C2H5OH). The pragmatical difference is, that Methanol is suited for human consumption while ethanol is rather toxic. Most Metahanol products are taxed and expensive (except moon shine) while the ethanol pendant (as it can't be consumed, except by some disturbed lunatic) is used as a fuel and hence inexpensive. In some cases you have got methanol that has got additives to make it undrinkable/unpalatable as well. Both (or any) are considered and used as strong and effective disinfectants in high concentration or percentage. So you can use both but probaly would use the much cheaper ethanol for your purpose. Haven't heard of the use for pest control so far, so this is your call....See MoreRubbing Alcohol
Comments (4)Illene, I was told to mix with water. I sprayed around 6 and waited 24 hours to spray with Daconil which they say ins't necessary. I wanted to wait to see if I could seen any difference. I felt I could. I've used several copper sprays ect this year but Daconil and now this have been the only two that seem to of helped. I have carried a bottle with me and some cotton balls and wiped the scissors off between plants. I felt it was worth a try. I did just use a small pump up sprayer the last time. Takes longer that way but if you only have a few it works and you can probably mix it stronger if you desire. I'm just guessing maybe it helps disinfect and kill some of what is on the plant before you apply something else. Kinda like using it to clean the spot before giving a shot. Still too early to tell much. But posted as I wanted to see what others may know about it. Jay...See MoreRubbing alcohol
Comments (3)You can get Isopropynol alcohol from laboritory supply places . You need to get technical grade alcohol otherwise you need to get a license to purchase (medical grade)(at least in the NT ).They think you might drink it or something .mmmm thats a thought ;-) hic! It's pretty expensive though at $11.00 a litre . Best stick with metho ,I just use 50% metho 50% rain water and one or two drops of dishwashing liquid ,spray it on the mealies ,leave it for half an hour and then spray the plant with clean rain water before putting back in the sun....See MoreIs wintergreen rubbing alcohol safe to use for mealybugs on succulents
Comments (4)Most ppl dilute rubbing alcohol with water; I have used it diluted and full strength. I use 90% without any problems. Just make sure plants are not in full sun while being sprayed & wet. What plants, and what pests are you trying to get rid of?...See More- 6 years ago
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