Place the trap in corners or dark areas where mosquitoes hide.
🧪 Tip: Replace the solution every 2 weeks for best results.
🪰 Natural Fly Repellent Spray
Ingredients:
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon dish soap
10 drops eucalyptus or lavender essential oil
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle.
Shake well and spray on windowsills, doorways, or any area flies tend to gather.
The vinegar and essential oils repel flies naturally, while the soap helps the solution stick.
🪟 Bonus: This also works well as a surface cleaner!
🪳 Cockroach Deterrent Powder
You’ll Need:
1 part baking soda
1 part powdered sugar
How to Use:
Mix equal parts baking soda and sugar.
Sprinkle the mixture behind appliances, under sinks, and in cracks or corners.
The sugar attracts cockroaches, while the baking soda disrupts their digestive system, eliminating them effectively.
⚠️ Keep this mix away from pets and children.
🌿 Extra Tips to Keep Bugs Away Naturally
✔️ Lemon & Clove Fly Blocker: Stick whole cloves into half a lemon and place near food or windows—flies hate the scent.
✔️ Citronella Candles: Burn these in the evenings outdoors to deter mosquitoes.
✔️ Bay Leaves in Pantry: Place dried bay leaves in food cabinets to deter roaches and ants.
✔️ Seal Cracks: Always check for gaps under doors, windows, and pipes—and seal them.
✅ Final Thoughts
Getting rid of flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches doesn’t have to mean dousing your home in chemicals. These natural DIY remedies are not only affordable and safe, but also incredibly effective when used consistently. Give them a try and enjoy a fresher, pest-free home—naturally.
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