Before you load up on an arsenal of pesticides, try beer for an effectiveDIY pest repellent.

Does Beer Deter Pests?

Beer does deter certain pests and serves as a short-term solution for keeping them off your plants.

Beer contents poured into garden soil

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This unique solution is helpful forrepelling slugs, snails, aphids, spider mites, and fruit flies.

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Beer bottle laid on its side in garden bed

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Brown beer bottle pouring beer in garden to prevent slugs

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beer on wooden deck by plants

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