All-Natural Homemade Bug Spray
Chances are really good you have on hand the ingredients to make this all-natural, potent, bug spray that is very effective on ants and other creepy crawlies!
Servings: 3 cups
Cost: $.75
Equipment
- one-quart jar with lid
- knife
- sieve
- measuring spoon
- 16-oz. spray bottle
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap
Instructions
- Gather items: jar, water, onions, garlic and tools.
- Chop and prepare
- Pour the water, chopped garlic, chopped onion, and cayenne into a 1-quart jar. Apply the lid and allow to steep for one hour
- Add liquid soap, apply lid, and shake to mix.
- Pour through a sieve into a spray bottle (or into a wider container first, then transfer to spray bottle.)
Notes
This all-purpose insect spray remains potent for only 1 week, so use it up.
Safe around pets and children!