Japanese Beetle Help

The Japanese Beetle is here to stay says The U.S. Department of Agriculture and they are spreading.

But for those of you that have some precious rose bush's or garden vegetables that you want to protect from being eaten, there is a natural way to help keep them off.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup dried cayenne peppers
1/2 cup jalapeno peppers
1 gal. water

Bring the water to a boil and add the peppers. I would suggest that you have the fan going above the stove or the steam will bring you to tears.

Let the mixture boil for approx. 30 min. and then remove from the heat and let steep all night. Strain the mixture with cheese cloth and place it in your hand held sprayer and spritz anything that you want to protect.

Make sure that you cover completely and re-spray after a rain or watering. I would suggest washing if you get any on your skin. It won't really hurt you, but it's doggone uncomfortable.