Natural Pest Control: Using Hot Red Pepper to Repel Aphids and Snails
Introduction: Chemical pesticides can harm pollinators, contaminate soil, and disrupt ecosystems. Fortunately, nature provides effective alternatives. One such solution is hot red pepper, a spicy and sustainable deterrent for common garden pests like aphids and snails. This natural repellent harnesses capsaicin—the compound that gives chili peppers their heat—to ward off unwanted visitors without harming beneficial ...