Having problems with slugs and snails in your garden damaging your plants? There is a simple and effective solution to get rid of them naturally, without having to resort to chemical pesticides. Here’s how to make a natural repellent to help keep pests away from your garden.
What you’ll need:
- 3 tablespoons of ground black pepper
- Water
- Sprinkler
Procedure:
Preparation of the solution:
Put 3 tablespoons of ground black pepper in your atomizer.
Fill the atomizer with water and shake thoroughly to evenly mix the pepper with the water.
Application:
Spray the prepared solution around vegetable beds, flower beds, or directly on plants that are frequently attacked by slugs and snails.
Make sure the application is even and covers the entire area of the ground around the plants.
How it works:
- Repellent effect: Black pepper contains strong aromatic substances that are unpleasant and repulsive to snails and slugs.
- Safety: This method is safe for plants, pets and children because it contains no toxic chemicals.
- Prevention: Regular applications can help keep pests away from your plants for long periods of time.
More tips:
- Repeat applications: Pepper repellent should be applied regularly, especially after rain or watering, as water can reduce its effectiveness.
- Combination with other methods: To increase effectiveness, you can combine pepper repellent with other natural methods, such as coffee grounds or eggshell barriers, which physically prevent snails from accessing plants.
This simple and economical method can go a long way to protecting your garden from unwanted visitors. Try this natural way to combat snails and slugs and enjoy healthy, undamaged plants in your garden.
