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14 Jan ’14
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Pigeons cut dow some of my plants last year, and I waged a summer long battle against them.
I found that they would not return to place that i had put cayenne pepper down to irritate their little death talons. (It causes no harm other than discomfort).
I found one roosted in a pot, it had laid two eggs. Unfortunately I had to dispose of the eggs, I can't have pigeons on my terrace.
I am a few weeks out from being able to plant, but the seeds are starting.
My question is, If i put down some cayenne on the soil in my pots, let it sit for a few weeks to kee those flying varmints out, will it hurt my veggies when I plant?
Thanks
Mike.
3 Nov ’12
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Looks like it should be OK for small plants in Pots.
http://homeguides.sf.....78470.html
Although red pepper appears to present a fairly Earth-friendly deterrent to garden pests, it may have some drawbacks. The chemical components of red pepper appear to be toxic to honeybees and beneficial insects as well as to the "bad" bugs in your garden. Although red pepper spray and powder do not pose a risk to air, soil or water, they should not be considered mild. Getting red peppers -- in any form -- in your eyes, breathing it in or exposing your skin to it may cause rashes, temporary blindness and extreme nasal and lung irritation, warns the NPIC.
15 Feb ’12
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what about using a home made pepper spray at the small stage
14 Jan ’14
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I went with a different multi-directional route. I found a biodegradable natural deterrent. Come in a tube, and you put it on where they perch and it makes their little feet sticky and they don't come back. I sprinkled it with cayenne, which will make them very uncomfortable, but won't injure them.
I lined the terrace with monofilament line 2" above the railing and lower edge, and tied 6" segments of the line in intervals across. This will apparently make them think their wings are getting tangled while not actually tangling them and keep them away.
I also added a scare tape. So we will see. If they mow down my herbs again.... well.... then I am going to come off my plant based diet and eat them. Probably roasted, with a side of peas and mint over romesco sauce.
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