This garden pest control spray is easy to make and works well at removing many garden pests.40-50 small hot chillies2 litres water5 grams pure soap Flakes in hot water
Please store this spray out of reach of children and make sure it is clearly labelled. It is a pretty colour and could be easily mistaken for a play thing. Adults should also wear gloves when spraying and always ensure that the mixture does not come in contact with your skin and eyes.
Chillies are a capsicum and its a natural insect repellent properties are due to its active component, capsaicin. Capsaicin produces a burning sensation to whatever it touches. Soapy water can be an effective pest control spray in its own right. It works best when sprayed directly onto the pest. Soapy water is effective at killing pests because it is highly adhesive, covers the pest and suffocates the pest.
Pick your chillies only when they are ripe as they will not ripen any further after they leave the tree. The more chillies you pick from your plant, the more it is encouraged to bear fruit so make sure you always pick your ripe chillies. Chillies are also a very effective poultry wormer if you have laying hens or other birds. (Birds don't have the receptors to capsaicin so are unaffected by eating chilli.) See also Garlic Garden Pest Control Spray.