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1. Recipe with Red Pepper (Capsaicin as a Repellent)
Red peppers contain capsaicin, a compound that irritates and repels bed bugs.
Ingredients:
2 fresh red hot peppers
2 cups water
1 tablespoon neutral liquid soap
Preparation:
Blend the peppers with the water until smooth.
Strain the liquid and mix it with the soap (it will help it adhere to surfaces).
Pour into a spray bottle and spray on suspected bed bugs (mattress seams, cracks, furniture).
Repeat every 3 days until the bugs are gone.
Caution: Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive skin, as capsaicin can cause irritation.
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