How to Get Rid of Animal Pests With Hot Pepper Spray

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Gather the supplies for making an anti-pest spray.. Combine 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water and 3 tbsp (15.9 g) of pepper flakes in a pot.. Heat the mixture over high heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

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1

Gather the supplies for making an anti-pest spray.

Step 1

Gather the supplies for making an anti-pest spray.

2

Combine 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water and 3 tbsp (15.9 g) of pepper flakes in a pot.

Step 2

Combine 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water and 3 tbsp (15.9 g) of pepper flakes in a pot.

3

Heat the mixture over high heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Heat the mixture over high heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

4

Remove the mixture from the heat and let it stand for 24 hours.

Step 4

Remove the mixture from the heat and let it stand for 24 hours.

5

Strain the flakes out of the water and discard the peppers.

Step 5

Strain the flakes out of the water and discard the peppers.

6

Add 2 tsp (10 mL) of biodegradable dish soap to the remaining liquid.

Step 6

Add 2 tsp (10 mL) of biodegradable dish soap to the remaining liquid.

7

Pour the liquid into a spray bottle.

Step 7

Pour the liquid into a spray bottle.

8

Spray the liquid on and around plants to deter deer and rabbits.

Step 8

Spray the liquid on and around plants to deter deer and rabbits.

9

Apply the spray to a bird feeder if you have squirrels.

Step 9

Apply the spray to a bird feeder if you have squirrels.

10

Use an ultra-potent pepper spray to protect against bears.

Step 10

Use an ultra-potent pepper spray to protect against bears.

11

Re-apply the spray every week and after rain for the best results.

Step 11

Re-apply the spray every week and after rain for the best results.

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