Keep Your Garden Healthy With A Sprinkle Of Red Pepper Flakes
By JENNY TINDER
Red pepper flakes, especially hot varieties like cayenne, carry the compound capsaicin, which gives red pepper its fiery kick and forms the basis of its usefulness in the garden.
The heat produced from red pepper deters small animals like squirrels and rabbits and damage-causing insects, including cabbage looper larvae, and spider mites.
Spray the mixture onto plants infested by pests or fungi and always reapply the spray after rain or watering occurs to ensure its spicy coating remains on the plant's surfaces.