With the arrival of heat and humidity, mosquitoes and other insects become a constant nuisance in our homes. Although there are many commercial insecticides on the market, they often contain harsh chemicals that can be harmful to health and the environment.
Luckily, it is possible to prepare an effective, safe and economical homemade insecticide using natural and accessible ingredients. This insecticide is ideal for keeping mosquitoes, mosquitoes, gnats, and other unwanted insects at bay. Read on to find out how to make it at home!
How to Prepare an Effective, Safe and Economical Insecticide: Step by Step
Ingredients Needed
200 ml water
20 cloves
1 package of mothballs (30 g)
100 ml neutral detergent
100 ml of 46% liquid alcohol
200 ml white alcohol vinegar
Preparation and Application Mode
1. Prepare the Clove Extract
Boil 200 ml of water together with the 20 cloves for 2 minutes.
Cover the mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes so that the cloves release their essential oils.
2. Dissolves the Mothballs
In a separate bowl, add the mothball packet and pour in the 46% liquid alcohol.
Mix well until the mothballs are completely dissolved. This step is essential to enhance the repellent effect of the insecticide.
3. Mix All the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the clove extract with the mothballs and alcohol mixture.
Add the white alcohol vinegar and neutral detergent.
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