Welcome to the Second Volume of Self Sufficient Questions and Answers. Don’t forget to leave your question for next Wednesdays installment in the comments box, or you can also ask your question via Twitter. theblackhen asked via Twitter: I have an aquaponics system & I want to add solar. How would u keep the battery & inverter dry since it’s outside? Blackhen, if you wish to add a Solar system that includes a Battery and an Inverter then they will need to be housed. The Inverter especially is a very sensitive piece of equipment. The best advice I can give […]
Oil Fruit Tree Spray – Winter Insecticide
One of the main problems in the fruit orchard is combating over-wintering insects. A simple effective homemade solution is to use an oil based pesticide. Oil Fruit Tree Spray Recipe Mix one litre of cooking oil and 200g soft soap. Boil, mix again and bottle. Dilute with 20 parts water before spraying on trees and shrubs The oil smothers insects and their eggs while they shelter in trees and shrubs. As it is oil based it is long lasting and will not need to be re-applied after every rainy spell. This is particularly good in the fight against overwintering mealy […]