TRICKY GRAMA or anyone who may know...

[nappy]

Where do you buy "orange oil"? I've seen it mentioned for pest control, and since we are planting a non-chemical garden at this time, there may be need for something very soon. I know, I could do a google search for it but thought you all might have a good source for it.

Nappy

[Ravenlost]

I've bought it here, but it's a very small bottle (I mix it with water and spray ant beds):

http://www.botanicchoice.com/More-Ca...l-Oil-1-oz.axd

BTW, I buy from this site a lot...just placed an order yesterday. I can usually find discount codes to use here...yesterday I used code hunting to save $10 off a $20 purchase.

www.amazon.com has a lot of orange oil products and you always get free shipping with a $25 purchase on products sold by Amazon.

[Tricky Grama]

Originally Posted by nappy

Where do you buy "orange oil"? I've seen it mentioned for pest control, and since we are planting a non-chemical garden at this time, there may be need for something very soon. I know, I could do a google search for it but thought you all might have a good source for it.

Nappy

Nappy-'bout fell off my chair when I saw a thread addressed to me.

I get orange oil from a feed store-it's pricey but lasts so long I can't remember how much...$7/bottle (qt) Also saw it at Elliot's Hardware-if you have one of those. But much more there than the feed store. I bet if you have a feed store near you they'll order it for you. I'll go see what brand it is...
Brand is "Nature's Guide" Hope you find some!

Patty

[paintlady]

www.juneausales.com has this. It is called Orange TKO and works great!

[nappy]

Thank you all for your replies. Tricky Grama: I wrote it in capitals to get your attention...sorry it got you so excited! I had seen you mention orange oil in other threads. Will be checking out all the sources.

Nappy

[Harry Chickpea]

Orange oil is also known as orangene and the technical name is dLimonene, which is one of the terpine family, like turpentine. The stuff is used in a lot of commercial degreasers and apparently has found a niche is some alternative health situations. When I was selling janitorial supplies, I could get a gallon of the pure stuff for about $15.

When you work with the stuff straight, you'll find it can "melt" some plastics (you can ruin spray bottles with it), and create a tingling numbness in the fingers. It is decent stuff, but for some situations may not be exactly the right chemical for the job. It emulsifies in water but doesn't dissolve, so you have to shake it before and during use.

[Jim-mi]

Nappy . .try the Ellsworth farmers store.

[nappy]

Thanks, Jim..will try them too. Harry, thank you for the info. you provided as well...it helps knowing the background of the oil.

Nappy

[Tricky Grama]

Originally Posted by nappy

Thank you all for your replies. Tricky Grama: I wrote it in capitals to get your attention...sorry it got you so excited! I had seen you mention orange oil in other threads. Will be checking out all the sources.

Nappy

No need to apologize- I loved it!
Patty
PS-yup-be carefull w/the orange oil-like the post said-it can dissolve plastic when full strength!

[Alice In TX/MO]

It will also kill earthworms.