No one wants to live in a home that is invaded by pests. But they are inevitable, all living things want to survive and reproduce. The insects and pests tend to share our homes with us, where we may see or maximum times can go unseen, thus invading homes with all their might. An array of ants climbing the sugar jars, cockroaches roaming around the kitchen sink and trash cans are pretty common scenes. There are many non toxic home remedies for pest control already available on your house that can be used for cost effective pest control. And I am going to share some of the best home based remedies for pest control right here in this post!
1. Garlic Pest Deterrent
The Peace Corp. documented the simplicity of these ingredients which can be used outside your home, as well. Blend half a cup of finely chopped garlic with three-quarters of a liter of water and steep for 24 hours to get the best possible effect deterring insects (among other pests), like caterpillars or stink bugs, ants, aphids, and more. This can be better for your home than traditional pest control methods because there are no harmful chemicals, just garlic!
2. Mosquito deterrent, lavender and basil
Sometimes mosquitoes can be a nuisance when you are trying to enjoy your yard or outdoor living space. Certain plants naturally repel mosquitoes, but the repelling effect is limited to just that small area of the yard or garden where they are planted. For example, planting lavender or basil near the end of your yard might not help as much as if you planted them close to your patio. Proximity matters with this one because if they are too far away the mosquitos will not be phased.
3. Fly traps
One of the most annoying household pests is the common housefly. These bugs can reside in fruits and vegetables before they come inside your home, so no amount of airtight storage will keep them off these items entirely. Thus, it’s important to try to control them.
Instead of turning to chemicals or trying to swat them out of this annoyance, create a fly trap in your home. Pour about half the jar with dish soap and sugar (a mixture that will attract flies) then tape pieces of paper into a cone shape and place it over the opening in your jar. Add a piece of fruit as bait for an extra lure and you have yourself a diy home remedy for catching house flies.
4. Rodent repellent
Mice are nocturnal animals and can do extensive damage to your home if uncontrolled. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that mice spread 35 different diseases, which is why it is important to prevent them from entering your home in the first place – using mechanical traps instead of poisons and harsh chemicals.
One of the best options for natural mice repellents is Botanical Rodent Repellent. This spray is all-natural and made with very few ingredients, including Douglas fir extract, so it should be allergy-safe for most households.
5. Ant spray using dish soap
When it comes to ant control, dish soap is a genius invention that solves many problems. Ants are difficult to keep out of the house, and according to a maid service NYC, a simple spray composed of one-third parts dish soap, one-third parts baking soda, and one-third white vinegar will not only deter ants but also kill them with no side effects.
It’s important to know that ants will scatter in a random pattern before forming a line to either enter your home or exploit a food source, so be sure to spray over any ants you see randomly scurrying around while they are still alone. This kills the “scouting” ants and ensures others won’t follow in.
Comments are closed.