How to Make Natural Plant Bug Spray

Red Pepper Spray

• 1

  Roughly chop an unpeeled onion. Cut a head of garlic into quarters. Place onion and garlic into a large cooking pot with 17 ounces of water and 1 heaping tbsp. of red pepper powder.

• 2

  Boil the contents of the pot for 30 minutes, let it cool and transfer it to an airtight container. Leave the container in a cool, dark place to brew for four to six weeks. It is best to make the concoction before planting so that it will be ready when you need it.

• 3

  Strain 1 tbsp. of the red pepper mixture into a spray bottle and fill with a pint of water. Add 1 tsp. of soap flakes and shake to combine. Spray on plants affected by aphids, caterpillars or corn borers.

Neem Oil Spray

• 4

  Fill a spray bottle with water, add 1 tbsp. of soap flakes and shake the bottle to combine the soap and water.

• 5

  Add five to 10 drops of neem oil when the bubbles have settled. Turn the spray bottle over a couple of times to combine the need oil without frothing the soap again.

• 6

  Spay plants affected by aphids, whiteflies or spider mites.