Eucalyptus woolwash

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Eucalyptus woolwash

Post by walko »

hello all,

i was just wondering if anyone uses woolwash, or has used it for pests such as aphids, scale or any other body breathing insect i used to use it alot years ago at a rose nursery to great affect.

cheers daniel.
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Re: Eucalyptus woolwash

Post by bonsaibruce »

Greetings,
I have not tried the woolwash but have used bees wax with eucalyptus oil as a cut paste. Smells nice and easy to clean from fingers.
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Re: Eucalyptus woolwash

Post by Damian Bee »

I am guessing that the beeswax would have some good properties for healing too.
What were the proportions that you used Bruce?
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Re: Eucalyptus woolwash

Post by walko »

i will have to try the bees wax, and i guess it would be quite cheap aswell which is a bonus,

cheers daniel.
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