DIY Natural Pesticide

By garciamoss

Ingredients

• 1 large, very sharp onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 tbsp. of hot sauce
• Dash of chili powder
• Dash of cayenne pepper

Details

Adapted from care2.com

Preparation

Step 1

Discard the skin from the onions and garlic (good for composting), chop them into small pieces and place them in a blender full of water, along with the other ingredients. After blending the mixture, strain it twice through a sieve to remove the solids, which can then be used as a soup base or composted. The remaining liquid can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one year; however, a fresh batch should be made for the new growing season.

Combine about two inches of the concentrate with one inch of biodegradable liquid dish soap in a spray bottle. Top the bottle up with water to dilute the concentrate and make it easier to spray. The mixture can be sprayed directly on the pest or infestation.

Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/diy-natural-pesticide-recipe-is-good-enough-to-eat.html#ixzz30RBXcEQ5