At one point or another, we all encounter issues with bugs in our garden inflicting casualties on our vegetables, FIGHT BACK! Here are some 'recipes' for some organic bug remedies:- All Purpose Bug-off Spray (works on all types of pests such as slugs and Japanese Beetles)
Ingredients: 1 garlic bulb, 1 small onion, 1 teaspoon powdered cayenne pepper, 1 quart water, 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap
Instructions: Chop the garlic and onion and place in a blender. Add the cayenne pepper and water. Steep for one hour. Strain through cheesecloth. Add liquid dish soap so the spray sticks to plant leaves (test a leaf a day beforehand as some plants are very sensitive to soap). Mix well. Spray the mixture on both sides of the leaves. Store remaining spray in a cool place such as the refrigerator.
2. Hot Pepper Bug-off Spray (repels insects and animals like cats and dogs. Wear rubber bloves when preparing and using the mixture)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup hot peppers, 2 cups water
Instructions: Puree peppers and water in a blender. Strain the liquid through cheesecloth. Apply every 5 to 7 days until the pests are gone.
3. Tomato Leaf Spray (a general insect repellant. Especially good on soft bodies pests such as aphids.
Instructions: Blend the liquid in a blender, let steep overnight, strain with cheesecloth, dilute liquid with 2 more cups water, adn spray on affected leaves.
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