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1 t		Boraxo
10 drops	Liquid Castille soap
10 drops	Texas Cedarwood oil
2.5 C		Water

This works both for hand application and with my Scott sprayer.  Here
are the hand application notes:

   Spray this on then sponge or wipe (with a paper towel or rag).  Use
   this to clean before painting and also to kill or prevent insects
   and spiders.  (Boraxo is sodium borate).

Regarding spraying:

   -Wear a hat and a coat (or something) to cover up and protect from
   falling spray-mist.

   -Wear safety googles and a dust mask.  The extra protection (E99?)
   masks are good as they seal around the mouth and nose.  Avoid
   breathing the spray and contact with eyes.

Use:

   -I have found it to be effective for keeping spiders away when
   sprayed on the outside of my house.

   -I have experimented with its use in the bushes and foliage around
   my house in an area that seemed to be infested with chiggers.  I
   sprayed the area thoroughly, but I haven't ventured back in to
   learn if the chiggers are gone.

   -I like the smell.  Hint of cedar.  Delightful.