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The Perfect organic insecticide, squirrel/chipmunk repellent , and salad spray.

In a large pot, bring 2 qts. water to a boil.  Separate cloves on a head of garlic and crack them open with a wooden spoon.  (You don’t need to clean the husks off of the cloves.)  Add these broken garlic cloves, atablespoon of cracked peppercorns, and a tablespoon of cayenne pepper to the water.  Cook for 30 minutes on low to medium heat (not a full boil; just a gentle simmer). Cool.  Strain into spray bottle.  Spray on plants periodically (especially after a rain).  Be sure to shield the blossoms, when present, because this spray will also keep the bees away from the blooms (needed for pollination) if you spray the flowers.  (My 10-yr.-old sprays this mixture on her salad w/ bit of olive oil!)

 

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