Cayenne Pepper is an essential part of the deer repellent recipe. It’s the ingredient that makes deer run and flee in the opposite direction. Cayenne pepper has been used as a natural repellent for over a dozen years. It drives away not only deer but also other animals like rabbits and squirrels. Unlike commercial chemical alternatives, it doesn’t harm them nor kill them. Cayenne pepper is one of the best solutions to keep deer out of your vegetable garden. It is easy to obtain, and very effective in causing severe discomfort for deer. The major active ingredient in cayenne pepper that targets the sensory nerve endings on a deer’s tongue and nose is capsaicin. Capsaicin makes the smelling and tasting nerves unable to function properly. Deer are very sensitive to capsaicin. We all have plants we wish would grow and flourish, but we cannot seem to grow them. You may have tried every herbicide imaginable, with no success. The deer always seem to beat you to your prized plants, and end up leaving your garden in shambles. The good news is that there is a way to stop the deer from eating your plants, and it doesn’t involve any of the usual herbicides. Cayenne pepper is an inexpensive herb that can be grown in most types of soil conditions. It smells when crushed and tastes extremely hot. Deer hate it because they cannot stand the smell or taste, which makes it a great choice for a natural repellent. Sometimes, you might want to learn how to make your own deer repellent spray. This deer repellent spray is prepared with a combination of different ingredients which are not found in a typical garden. However, this home-made spray can be prepared with relative ease and in a short period of time.

Cayenne Pepper Deer Repellent

Introduction

This is the best recipe I’ve found for deer repellent. It’s easy to make and it costs less than store-bought options. I spray it on my vegetable garden beds when I know deer will be browsing in the area, and my veggies come through unscathed every time!

Ingredients

This essential oil blend is made of five ingredients:

• cayenne pepper oil
• lemongrass essential oil
• citronella essential oil
• eucalyptus essential oil (blue gum)
• clove bud essential oil

1 cooking spray can

• 1 cooking spray can
• 1 bucket of water
• A trowel or shovel (depending on the size of your garden)

1 tablespoon of cooking oil

1 tablespoon of cooking oil

• olive oil, vegetable oil, or canola oil
• you can use any oil that is safe for use on plants

4 tablespoons of cayenne pepper

• Measure 4 tablespoons of cayenne pepper and place it in a bowl.
• Place the bowl in a sunny location for about 1 week. The sun will help to dry the cayenne pepper, but if you don’t have access to a sunny location, use your oven on its lowest setting (preheat it to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and then turn off).
• When you can smell the dried cayenne pepper, it’s ready to use! Store the dried cayenne pepper in an airtight container until you are ready to make deer repellent spray.

2 gallons of water

• Fill a bucket with 2 gallons of water.
• Add 1 cup of cayenne pepper and 1/2 cup of oil to the water. Mix well.
• Pour the repellent into a spray bottle using a funnel.

Preparation

The steps required to prepare this spray are simple:

• Mix one part cayenne pepper powder with two parts water in a spray bottle.
• Shake well and spray the mixture on the plants. Make sure that the plant gets enough of the mixture by spraying it directly. You can also use a watering can or pump sprayer to apply this solution more evenly over your garden’s foliage.
• Repeat every three days until you see improvement in deer activity around your garden and/or notice fewer damage marks on your plants.

You can make this inexpensive repellent to keep your garden safe from deer.

To keep your garden safe from deer, you can make an inexpensive repellent using a spray can with a nozzle. You’ll need to use a cooking oil like vegetable oil, corn oil or canola oil, as well as 100% pure cayenne pepper. Put the cayenne pepper in your 2 gallon sprayer and then fill it up with water until the mixture is at least half full.

Conclusion

Cayenne pepper is one of the best natural repellents you can buy or make. It has a strong smell and taste that deer will find unpleasant. You can spray your garden with this mixture as soon as it cools off to keep deer away from your precious plants all year round!