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Herbal Pest Spray (Natural Pest Deterrent)
This natural pest spray is easy to make and effective at repelling pests. Plus, learn how to add herbs to create a custom concoction to help drive away specific pests.
Cost
$5
Equipment
Blender
spray bottle
Nut Milk Bag
Supplies
6
garlic cloves
whole and unpeeled
1-2
whole spicy chili peppers
with seeds
½
cup
chopped herbs
optional
¼
teaspoon
liquid Castile soap
Instructions
Add garlic cloves and chilli peppers (including the seeds) into a blender.
If you opt to use any herbs, finely chop the leaves, flowers, and green stems. Do not include any woody stems - compost those instead.
Cover the mix with water and blend. Add enough water to fill the blender 2/3 full, then blend again.
Strain the mix through a
nut milk bag
. While wearing
gloves
, squeeze any remaining liquid out of the bag.
Add a small amount of
unscented liquid castile soap
and stir.
Pour the liquid into a
large spray bottle
. Make sure to shake before each use.
Notes
Test the pest spray out on a single leaf before using on a wider scale. Watch for any adverse reactions before spraying further.