Entrant AC
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!)