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Saying goodbye to flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches may seem like a challenge, but there are natural and effective solutions to keep these annoying insects away without resorting to chemicals. Buzzing flies, mosquito bites, and the occasional cockroach invasion are frustrating for many of us, especially in the summer. However, with simple methods and common ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, you can create repellents and traps that will make these pests disappear.
Why choose natural solutions?
Commercial insect repellents are often effective, but they contain chemicals that can be harmful to human health, pets, and the environment. Opting for natural repellents is not only safer, but it can also be less expensive. Homemade methods provide sustainable and environmentally friendly pest control.
Ingredients needed
To make these natural solutions, you will need a few simple 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 readily available ingredients are effective in repelling or trapping insects. They work by disrupting the pests’ environment or luring them into traps from which they cannot escape.
Step 1: Mosquito trap
Mosquitoes are not only irritating, but they can also transmit diseases. Fortunately, with a simple homemade trap, you can reduce their numbers.
Instructions :
Dissolve 5 tablespoons of sugar in a cup of hot water.
Add 1 tablespoon of yeast and mix well.
Take a 2-liter plastic bottle and cut it in half at the neck.
Pour the mixture into the lower part of the bottle.
Place the top of the bottle upside down on the bottom, creating a funnel.
Place the trap in areas where you have noticed mosquitoes, such as near windows or on the balcony.
This trap is effective because mosquitoes are attracted to the carbon dioxide released by the reaction between the sugar and the yeast. Once inside the bottle, they will not be able to escape.
Step 2: Cockroach and Fly Repellent
Cockroaches and flies are often attracted to food scraps and damp areas. To keep them away, here is a natural repellent that works very well.
Instructions :
In a saucepan, boil 15 bay leaves and 10 cloves in a cup of water .
Let the mixture boil for about 10 minutes, then remove from the heat to cool.
Once cooled, transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.
Spray this repellent in areas where you have seen cockroaches or flies, such as the kitchen, pantry or bathroom.
Bay leaves and cloves give off odors that these insects do not like. This deters them from remaining in the treated areas.
Step 3: Multi-insect repellent spray
For a more versatile repellent that works well against mosquitoes as well as cockroaches and flies, you can create a spray using shampoo, vegetable oil and white vinegar.
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