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!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Pest Control
Cuisine: Garden and Outdoors
Servings: 3 cups
Author: Mary Hunt
Cost: $.75
one-quart jar with lid
knife
sieve
measuring spoon
16-oz. spray bottle
- 3 cups water
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap
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.)
This all-purpose insect spray remains potent for only 1 week, so use it up.
Safe around pets and children!