Pepper Bug Repellent

Deters pests from your plants.

Ingredients

• Seeds and tops from 5-10 hot peppers (depending on size) OR powdered cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon pure soap (dish soap is okay, but not detergent types)
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• 6 or more cloves of garlic (optional)
• 1/2 gallon water or up to 1 gallon (use 2-3 cups in blender)

Steps

1. Put ingredients in the blender.
2. Add 2-3 cups water in the blender. Blend thoroughly until liquefied, adding more water if necessary.
3. Let stand one hour. Liquefy again.
4. Let mixture sit until fumes have settled.
5. Strain (through cheesecloth, coffee filter, or paper towel).
6. Dilute with additional water and spray on plants in the evening (be cautious at all times when handling the material and during sprayer clean-up). Extra material can be stored in a jar in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.