Organic Pest Control Gardening With Red Pepper

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by Ellen Douglas, Demand Media

While bewildering numbers of organic products and home remedies exist to repel garden predators, a few "old reliables" are continually mentioned as insect and animal pests deterrents. Among them are red pepper sprays and powders, made from extracts of the hotter members of the Capsaicin family. Organic sprays and powders that use red pepper extracts are available at garden centers, but simple home methods may also deliver the power of red pepper to your organic garden.

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