ANIMAL CONTROL RECIPE
Rabbit Repellent
A garlic-and-cayenne spray gives tender greens a bite rabbits don't expect, discouraging repeat visits without harming the plants.
Prep: 15 min + overnight steep
Yields: about 1 quart
Organic-friendly
Ingredients
1 whole bulb garlic, cloves separated and peeled
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 quart water
1 teaspoon mild liquid dish soap
Instructions
1
Blend the garlic and cayenne pepper with a small amount of water until smooth.
2
Pour into a jar, add the remaining water, cover, and let steep overnight.
3
Strain out the solids and stir in the dish soap so the spray clings to leaves.
4
Spray on and around vulnerable plants, reapplying after rain or every 1 to 2 weeks.
Tip: Focus on the tender new growth rabbits target most — established, tougher leaves are usually of less interest to them anyway.
