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Keeping critters out of your garden can be tough. But one gardener found that using cayenne pepper will keep pesky animals away from your plants.
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Natural Pest Control: How Cayenne Pepper Protects Your Garden
Gardeners across the country often grapple with persistent pests like rabbits and groundhogs, which can quickly decimate young plants and crops. A recent online video by a seasoned gardener, known as NJGardenTeacher, highlights an effective and natural method to deter these garden invaders: cayenne pepper. The video demonstrates how plants, including beans and other vegetables, have been visibly chewed and even pulled from the ground by these animals. The gardener explains that traditional preventative measures often fail to deter these persistent pests. However, a simple kitchen staple, cayenne pepper, has proven to be a surprisingly effective deterrent. According to the gardener, cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, a compound that irritates the mucous membranes of many mammals, creating an unpleasant sensation that encourages them to seek food elsewhere. The video shows the pepper being sprinkled directly onto plant leaves and around the base of plants on the soil. While the method requires reapplication after rain, the gardener emphasizes that it is a small effort for significant protection. This natural hack offers a chemical-free alternative for home gardeners looking to safeguard their produce from common mammalian pests, promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly gardening practices.
