GOT BUGS?

Here are a few tips to help you get rid of those endless pests that always seem to want to destroy your hard work :) These methods are generally cheap and environmentally friendly! (*Note: This information was being passed around on an e-mail list, and I would love to know where it came from! If you wrote this, or know who did, please contact me.)

General-purpose Bug Spray
· 1 quart water
· 1 garlic bulb
· 1 small onion
· 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper
· 1 Tbsp liquid soap (hand soap only)

Chop or grind garlic and onion, add cayenne and mix with water. Let steep 1 hour, then add liquid soap. Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator up to one week. Use as a spray wherever insects are causing a problem.

Animal Repellent Sprays
Cats
· 2 parts cayenne powder
· 3 parts dry mustard powder
· 5 parts flour
· Add sufficient water

Dogs
· 1 garlic
· 1 medium onion
· 1 liter of water
· 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Squirrels
· 1/2 ounce Tabasco sauce
· 1 teaspoon chili powder
· 1 pint water
· Dash of dish soap

Use as a spray on the plants and yard areas where these animals are causing a problem.

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