Chile Peppers Make Excellent Alternatives to Synthetic Insecticides

What you will need

The hotter and smaller the peppers, the more potent your oil will be. Jar or container, you will want to select a container that can be closed or sealed tightly. Glass, stainless steel, or plastic jars work best. Some people prefer to wear gloves when handling chile peppers, while others claim they don’t affect them. It’s best to do whatever works best for you and your situation. You will need a stove to heat the chile peppers to extract their oils. This can be substituted with several layers of paper towels or coffee filters.

Prepare the Peppers

There are a few things to keep in mind when selecting which peppers to use. The first is that smaller peppers contain more oil than larger peppers, so you’ll want to select the smaller variety. The other is to make sure you’re using pesticide-free peppers. Once you’ve selected your peppers, you will want to remove the stems and seeds. It’s best to wear gloves while doing so to avoid irritation from the pepper oils. Cut the peppers into smaller pieces so they will cook faster. You can also use ground peppers if you don’t want to chop them.

Cook the Peppers

Once you have chopped and prepared your peppers, you should want to heat them on the stove. It’s best to use a saucepan with a lid so you can control the temperature and make sure the peppers don’t burn. Begin heating the peppers on low heat and slowly turn the heat up until they start to boil. Once the peppers are boiling, turn the heat down to a simmer and let them cook for another 30 minutes or so.

Separate the Oil from the Mixture

After you have let the peppers sit for 30 minutes, you’ll want to separate the oil from the peppers. There are a few ways to do this. You can let the mixture sit until the oil forms a layer on top of the rest of the peppers and then pour off the oil. You can also use a cheesecloth to pull the oil away from the peppers. The best way to do this is to place the peppers in a strainer or colander and place the colander over a bowl. Make sure the bowl is larger than the colander so you can pour the oil off when you’re finished. Pour the peppers and oil mixture through the colander with the cheesecloth over the top and let the oil drip into the bowl.

Store your Natural Pesticide

Once you have let the oil drip into the bowl, you’ll want to transfer it to an airtight container so it doesn’t evaporate or spoil. You can use a glass or plastic jar, or even a spray bottle if you’re going to use it for indoor pests. You will want to leave the pepper oil to sit for a few days to allow the liquid to settle so there are no floating peppers. You can test the potency of your oil by rubbing a small amount on your skin to see if it irritates you.

Bonus Tip

You can also add a few drops of pepper oil to a homemade spray to increase its potency and provide more uses around the home. You can also use chile pepper water as an insecticide. Just add a few chile peppers to a spray bottle with water and spray it around your plants to get rid of unwanted insects. You can also use the water as a garden spray to get rid of aphids, whiteflies, and other garden pests. Just mix the water with some salt and pour it around your plants to get rid of these pests. Chile peppers are a natural and effective way to repel all types of insects. The oils from the peppers repel insects as well as some bacteria. You can make a chile pepper spray or use the oil to create a natural pesticide for your home or garden to eliminate bugs and insects. There are a variety of ways to use Chile peppers in your garden including chili pepper barriers, chili pepper sprays, and growing chili peppers in pots! If you want to keep pests away naturally, Chile peppers are a great option.