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Clean the soil with these essential oils to keep ants and cockroaches away forever

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Mint oil . It is one of the most effective repellent oils and, for cockroaches, it can even be toxic. Pour a few drops into the water you use to wash the soil. You can also soak cotton balls in peppermint oil and place them at insect entry points.

Eucalyptus oil. Their aroma is very pleasant for us humans, but impossible to tolerate for insects. In addition to using it to wash the floor, you can mix it with water and spray it into the corners of your home.

Cedar oil . It is a natural insecticide that is of great help against cockroaches and ants and will give the whole house an excellent smell.

Rosemary oil . This aromatic plant is widely used in cooking and natural medicine, but it is toxic to many types of insects. Mix it with water or pour a few drops into the solution you use to wash the soil.

Oregano oil. Its aroma is very pleasant and is capable of repeling both ants and insects. Its effect is more lasting than that of other oils.

Laurel oil. Laurel is one of the best-known remedies for cockroaches. You can also use it to deodorise your home.

Important: This site does not provide medical advice or suggests the use of techniques as a form of treatment for physical problems, for which a doctor’s advice is required. If you decide to apply the information contained in this site, it assumes no responsibility. The intention of the site is to be illustrative, and not exhortative or didactic.

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