Homemade insect repellents: Try these effective traditional home remedies to get rid of pests and insects
Natural pest control solutions: The rainy season brings along unwelcome intruders like lizards, ants, mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches and other pests. Not only are these pests unsettling to see, they also pose health hazards, adding to the challenge of keeping your home pest free. Try these DIY pest control remedies to stay safe.
Pests, insects, and cockroaches are usually attracted to places where it's easy to access food, water, and shelter. Open jars with food, leaking pipes, and general space with dirt act as their breeding grounds. The environmental factors also play a huge role. These include humidity and temperature; mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, ants are attractor sugary substances. Lizards, are attracted to homes that shelter pests and insects. It is therefore important to keep your home clean and check for leaks if any. Additionally, you can use these home remedies to get rid of pests and insects: (Image: Canva)
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Basil: Basil plants or dried basil leaves may shoo away flies and mosquitoes. You can keep basil in areas like your kitchen, or other areas prone to insect occurrence (Image: Canva)
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Cinnamon: The spice works well for ants and all kinds of crawling insects. Spread powdered cinnamon wherever you notice ant space. You can also add a pinch of turmeric to it (Image: Canva)
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Citrus: Citrus peels possess a strong smell, which helps keep the pests at bay. Spread some lemon or orange peels at entry points or areas where insects are commonly seen (Image: Canva)
Garlic: Garlic is useful in chasing a lot of insects because it is a natural insect repellent. Crush garlic and place it near the entry points, it will keep the insects away (Image: Canva)
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Lavender: Many insects like moths, mosquitoes, and flies dislike the smell of lavender and avoid it. To keep these insects away, sprinkle some lavender essential oil, or dried lavender, around your home (Image: Canva)
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Neem oil: This strong insecticide oil is extracted from the neem tree. It can be used to treat pests in plants and in places where these pests cause a problem (Image: Canva)
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Peppermint: Peppermint oil can be diluted to fight off a wide range of insects, from spiders to ants. Dilute the oil in water and spray around your home (Image: Canva)
Tea tree oil: It is a natural antifungal and antibacterial agent that may have insect-repellent properties. Combine this oil with water and use it as a spray in areas with the most pest problems (Image: Canva)
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Vinegar: A mixture of water and vinegar will repel the ants and other insects. Spray around entryways and problem areas to create an unfriendly environment for your pest friends (Image: Canva)
Namita S Kalla is a senior journalist who writes about different aspects of modern life that include lifestyle, health, fashion, beauty, and entertainment.
