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Garlic & Mint Pesticide Spray

Ingredients

  • 2 heads garlic, cloves separated, and peeled
  • 3 cups fresh mint, all parts
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper, dried
  • 12 cups water
  • 2 small pumps biodegradable dishwashing liquid

Instructions

  • Add cayenne pepper, garlic, mint, and water to a medium pan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit overnight.
  • Strain ingredients, and pour liquid into a spray bottle, then add the dish liquid.
  • Spray all leaves or affected plants, including their undersides. Wait a few days to see results/notice a difference. Spray again, if necessary.