DIY Guide: Homemade Bug Sprays for a Pest-Free Home

Say goodbye to unwanted pests with these simple, natural, and effective homemade bug sprays. Whether you’re dealing with ants, cockroaches, bed bugs, or mosquitoes, these DIY solutions are safe for your home and easy to make.

🐜 Ant Spray

Ingredients:

Equal parts vinegar and water

Ground cinnamon

Instructions:
Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Spray along ant trails, doorways, and windowsills to disrupt their scent trails and deter entry.

🪳 Cockroach Spray

Ingredients:

1 cup vinegar

1 tablespoon borax

1 tablespoon baking soda

Water

Instructions:
In a spray bottle, mix vinegar, borax, and baking soda, then top off with water. Shake well.

Spray in cracks, under sinks, behind appliances, and along baseboards to repel cockroaches.

🛏️ Bed Bug Spray

Ingredients:

Water

Food-grade diatomaceous earth

Instructions:
Mix diatomaceous earth with water to create a thin paste. Spray along bed frames, mattress seams, and room corners.

Allow to dry completely, then vacuum thoroughly. Repeat as needed.

🦟 Mosquito Spray

Ingredients:

Water

10–15 drops lemongrass essential oil

10–15 drops citronella essential oil

Instructions:
Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use.

Spray near windows, doors, patios, or any outdoor seating areas to repel mosquitoes.

✅ Final Tips for Success:

✔ Always shake sprays well before use
✔ Test on a small, hidden area first to avoid staining or damage
✔ Reapply regularly for best results
✔ Keep out of reach of children and pets if using borax or essential oils

Stay Bug-Free the Natural Way! 🏡🌿

Tried these homemade sprays? Share your tips or tweaks in the comments below!

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