Char, I ain't no chemist, but why not take a simpler approach and avoid the possibility of formation of noxious fumes or big bangs altogether, use them as separate applications on different days. Sorta like a one-two punch.

I think bleach mixed with ammonia makes a lethal concoction, so I'm glad you're asking for advice before you mix any chemicals together. :O) Mary

yah... You'll probably pass out!!

Paul

To my knowledge there is no ammonia in the Liquid Soap or peppermint mouthwash. You may be thinking of the ammonia solution for slugs. To be safe though, I'll use them separately.

I'm having trouble as BOTH of my pressure sprayers do not like the soap/mouthwash solution and won't pressurize. Anyone have experience with THAT?

Thanks for your inputs,

Char

Hey Char,

Hmmm, I don't have any problems with the pressure tank pumping up and pressurizing. Perhaps try spraying one at a time and see which is the problem? I did have a problem with the garlic, it clogged the nozzle, so I shake/swirl it around/aggitate the whole mixture so the granules dissolve.

The bleach would not react with anything in the mixture, no explosions. Never thought of adding it actually, I guess I was trying to use components that wouldn't injure me. If I got the soap in my eyes, it might sting, but wouldn't harm me. Bleach on the other hand is a caustic chemical and being that I'm in the 2% if I sprayed it I'd more than likely get it in my eyes or inhale it. LOL, sad but true. I would follow Pieter's method, the soak would be the most effective IMHO. The bleach is more easily controlled in that manner. If you search for last year's thread about this subject, Bruce Banyai weighed in on applying bleach to the soil. He believed it would dissipate before it had any lasting effects.

Bottom line, the soap is a control, its not going to erradicate the little buggers completely. The bleach solution is the best preventative thing you can do for your garden, follow Pieter's method, soak all new plants before bringing them into your garden, then you won't introduce anything into your plant beds, like nematodes. I didn't have that advice when I purchased over 100 hostas the first season, wish I had. But its not the end of the world, there are 1,000's of things that are more important than this. I've learned to not fret the little things (like nems).

PIM

PIM, thank you, and I don't think you meant it that way, but I don't wish to take credit for the bleaching process, Pauline Banyai's the one who championed its use originally by the sounds of it. I got started on it after Bruce's participation in last year's thread and simply went to the trouble of documenting it and posting it on my website.

Last year's thread is linked below in case anyone is interested. It takes a while to load because it is so long now.

And you're so right, there ARE more important things in life then wiggly little worms......

Here is a link that might be useful: Nematodes and insecticidal soap