This homemade recipe is easy and inexpensive to make. It is very effective when used to protect plants, gardens, and surfaces from damage.

Mix the following:

• 1 bottle hot pepper sauce (small) or can cayenne pepper (small)
• 1 gallon of water
• 1 tsp. mild dishwashing detergent

Spray this repellent on plants or anything you would like protected from chewing.

Must be reapplied after heavy rain or watering. Fruits and vegetables should be washed before human consumption