Capsaicin is a natural compound found in chili peppers that makes them spicy. It gives a burning sensation when it comes into contact with our skin or mouth. Full definition
But wasabi's ethereal fire is astonishingly short - lived, unlike the effect of capsaicin in chile peppers. (fieryfoodscentral.com)
The restriction of water, or overwatering, will increase the amount of capsaicin in the pods. (fieryfoodscentral.com)
I'm wondering if I put some tabasco sauce (or something with capsaicin as an ingredient) in a spray bottle and spray it around my windows and trunk if that will act as a deterent. (fieryfoodscentral.com)