Red Pepper as a Pest Deterrent

Sprinkle red pepper around your plants and the cats, squirrels, mice, etc. won't go near them.

By Susan from Gloversville, NY

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Red Pepper as a Pest Deterrent

Yep, Cayenne is the best. This is the ONE time that the dollar store herbs don't matter. (02/06/2007)

By Michawn

Red Pepper as a Pest Deterrent

I love this one and will try it today! I've always had trouble with mice being by a gully. Thanks! HUGS (02/07/2007)

By Judy

Red Pepper as a Pest Deterrent

Cayenne and even curry powder ("hot" spices) are also very good for keeping ants away. Sprinkle under doorsills every 3 - 4 weeks. Cheers, Rose Anne (02/07/2007)

By Rose Anne Hutchence

Red Pepper as a Pest Deterrent

Also, mix some dish soap with water and mist the plants to keep bugs away too! (02/08/2007)

By Lily