What is in the Birds Eye Chili (siling labuyo) that can make it as insecticide?
Scientifically, this pepper is a variety of Capsicum frutescens. The active ingredient is capasaicin. Other names are Tabasco, cayenne and Piri piri. Here’s a recipe: Pepper and Herb Dusts [Target Insects: General] Peppers and certain herbs contain the compound “capasaicin” which will irritate and repel many insects. Cayenne, chili, dill, paprika, red and black peppers can be used as dusts. Purchase the cheapest you can find, or grow hot peppers and dill in your garden. Dry them and pulverize them in a food processor. Sprinkle on moist plant foliage and the surrounding soil. Pepper Spray [Target insects: All-purpose] * Just like the pepper dusts a spray made from hot peppers will release the capasaicin compound to repel insects. * To make: Mix 1/2 cup of finely chopped or ground hot peppers with 1 pint of water. Let this sit for 24 hours. Use as is for a soil drench application or strain the mixture through cheesecloth until you have a clear liquid. Add a few drops of castile soap and
