🦟🌿 10 DIY Homemade Natural, Non-Toxic Insect & Bug Repellents! 🏡✨
Getting rid of insects can be frustrating, but natural solutions work wonders! Try these homemade, non-toxic remedies to keep pests away from your home.
1️⃣ For Ticks 🐶
➡️ Mix 4 tbsp olive oil + ¼ tsp geranium bourbon essential oil in a spray bottle.
➡️ Apply to your pet’s body and feet to repel ticks.
2️⃣ For Spiders 🕷
➡️ Mix 15 drops peppermint essential oil + 1½ tsp dish soap in 250ml water.
➡️ Spray on affected areas once or twice a week until spiders disappear.
💡 Extra Tip: Fill small pouches with dried herbs and place them around the house to repel spiders longer.
3️⃣ For Ants 🐜
🔹 Method 1: Mix 20ml hand wash/soap liquid with ½ cup water in a spray bottle and spray directly on ants.
🔹 Method 2: Mix 1 cup white vinegar + 1 cup water + a few drops peppermint & cinnamon essential oil (or 2 tsp cinnamon powder if you have pets). Spray and mop the floor.
💡 Vinegar disrupts ants’ trails and repels them naturally!
4️⃣ For Flies 🪰
➡️ Mix 1 cup water + ¼ tsp lemongrass essential oil in a spray bottle and spray over countertops and fly-infested areas.
💡 Extra Tip: Soak a sponge in lavender essential oil, place it in a jar, and open it when eating outdoors.
5️⃣ For Cockroaches 🪳
🔹 Method 1: Mix 6-8 drops rosemary essential oil + 8-10 drops peppermint oil in 1 cup water. Spray in affected areas.
🔹 Method 2: Mix ½ tbsp clove powder + 2 tbsp borax + ½ cup vinegar + 1 tbsp baking soda in 1 cup water and spray.
💡 Alternative: Mix equal parts borax + white sugar + tea tree oil and dust in roach-prone areas.
6️⃣ For Mosquitoes 🦟
➡️ Mix ¼ cup water + 2 tbsp witch hazel + 10 drops lemongrass essential oil + 10 drops citronella essential oil in a spray bottle. Spray on clothes to repel mosquitoes.
⚠️ Caution: Always dilute essential oils before use; do not apply directly to the skin.
7️⃣ For Bees 🐝
➡️ Mix 1 tbsp water + 1 tbsp peppermint essential oil in a spray bottle. Apply to arms, ankles, and hair to deter bees.
8️⃣ For Fruit Flies 🍏🪰
➡️ Fill a small jar with apple cider vinegar and cover it with plastic wrap secured by a rubber band.
➡️ Poke 4-6 small holes in the wrap. Flies will enter but won’t escape.
9️⃣ For Moths 🦋
➡️ Make sachets with cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, and cloves and place them in wardrobes and cabinets to keep moths away.
🔟 For Fleas 🐕
➡️ Mix 1 cup apple cider vinegar + 1 cup water in a spray bottle. Spray on pet bedding and around the house.
💡 Bonus Tip: Repel Cats 🐈
➡️ Cats dislike the smell of lavender, peppermint, rosemary, lemongrass, pennyroyal, and Coleus canina. Plant these in your garden to keep them away!
Try these simple natural remedies to keep your home insect-free without using harmful chemicals! 🌿🏡✨