How to Keep Bugs Off Squash
Bugs on your squash plants may appear harmless, but once your crop is infested, you could have a big problem. Damage caused by bugs can be devastating to your squash plants, so spraying them is crucial before an infestation. You can make a garlic and pepper spray that is an effective insect repellent and is safe for squash plants. The spray will protect your plants from insects and small animals, but it needs to be reapplied after rainfall. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 1 hot chili
- 4 garlic cloves
- Food processor
- Saucepan
- Large jar
- Garden sprayer
Instructions
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Place 1 hot chili, 4 cloves of fresh garlic, and 1/8 cup water in a food processor. Pulse the mixture, slowly adding another pint of water. Allow the mixture to sit overnight.
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Strain the mixture into a garden sprayer, filling any extra space in the sprayer with water.
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Spray the plants well, including the vines and foliage. The chili and garlic have natural and powerful repelling qualities that will protect your squash plants from bugs.
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