Organic Alternatives to Chemicals
Control many pesky garden insects with this homemade spray: combine onion skins, four cloves of garlic and two cups of water in a blender. Thoroughly blend. Allow mixture to sit overnight, then strain. Add mixture to sprayer with a half-gallon of water. Control insect pests by spraying upper and underside of leaves.
Another chemical spray alternative to ward off insects,
as well as animals, is a combination of the following: one tablespoon
cayenne pepper flakes, three garlic cloves, one teaspoon liquid detergent,
three teaspoons vegetable oil and two cups water. Blend by shaking well
or place in a blender. Pour into sprayer, and apply to upper and underside
of leaves.
Re-apply either spray after a rain shower.