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Dealing with flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches can be frustrating, but there are simple, natural solutions that can help keep these pests away. Instead of using harsh chemicals, which can be harmful to your health and the environment, you can rely on safe, effective remedies made from ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. Here are a few easy, homemade strategies to reduce or eliminate these troublesome insects in your home.
Why Choose Natural Solutions?
While commercial insect repellents work, they often contain chemicals that are harmful to humans, pets, and the environment. Natural solutions, on the other hand, are safer, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. Homemade methods are also more sustainable and can be just as effective in repelling or trapping pests.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
To make these natural insect repellents and traps, gather the following ingredients:
5 tablespoons of sugar
1 tablespoon of yeast
1 cup of water
15 bay leaves
10 cloves
1 2-liter plastic bottle
1/2 cup regular shampoo
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white vinegar
These ingredients are easy to find and work by either disrupting the pests’ environment or attracting them into traps from which they can’t escape.
Step 1: Mosquito Trap
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