We’ve all had to deal with bugs in our houses that are incredibly annoying, including flies, mosquitoes, and even cockroaches. They are not only annoying because they buzz around your ears at night, bite your skin, and get into your food, but they are also very bad for your health. These bugs are known to spread disease, and when they get too close to us, they can quickly turn peaceful places into annoying battlefields. There are several chemical sprays and traps for sale, but more and more people are choosing safer, more natural choices that won’t hurt kids, pets, or the environment.
You likely already have a lot of easy things around the house that can help with this issue. You can make these natural repellents easily, and they work surprisingly well if you use them often. You probably already have the things you need to make your own insect spray at home, like sugar, baking powder, bay leaves, cloves, vinegar, shampoo, and vegetable oil. This is a safe, cheap, and environmentally friendly way to do it.
First, let’s discuss about the bugs. These little but powerful intruders do well in warm, calm water. To make a simple mosquito trap, mix one cup of boiling water, five teaspoons of sugar, and a little yeast. Take the lid off a 2-liter plastic container, pour the sugar-yeast mixture, and then turn the lid upside down and put it back on the base. This is a simple but efficient trap that uses the fragrance of sugar that is fermenting to lure mosquitoes in and keep them from getting out of the bottle. You can help keep the number of mosquitoes down over time by putting this DIY trap in places where you observe a lot of them, like near windows, doors, or shaded corners.
A nice-smelling bug spray made from bay leaves and cloves (or nails, as some recipes call them) will keep flies and cockroaches away. Boil 10 cloves and 15 bay leaves in a cup of water for 10 minutes. After the liquid has cooled, pour it through a filter into a spray bottle. The scent of this herbal mix is powerful enough to keep flies and cockroaches away. Use this spray in the corners of your pantry, behind the sink, on bathroom tiles, and wherever else you’ve seen these bugs. It’s a safe approach to keep bugs away and make your home smell good at the same time.
You may also make a spray that does more than one thing by mixing half a cup of ordinary shampoo, vegetable oil, and white vinegar. Put all three things in a spray bottle and shake it up well. This mix works nicely on door frames, windowsills, and other places where bugs like to live. The vinegar and oil keep bugs away since they smell and feel powerful, while the shampoo makes the combination attach to things. You can use it inside and outside, but don’t put it on porous surfaces or near things that are easy to break.
These natural and useful remedies work best when your house is tidy as well. Cleaning the floors, wiping down the counters, closing food containers, and emptying the trash cans on a regular basis can all help discourage bugs from wanting to enter into your home in the first place. Don’t let water stay in pet bowls, plant trays, or sinks for too long. Standing water is a great place for mosquitoes to lay their eggs.
There are great videos on the Gustillos Recetas channel that show you how to do each of these things step by step. Visual learners can get ready a lot faster by watching the process in action.
These simple changes around the house can make your life a lot easier. They are cheap, don’t have any chemicals in them, and you can easily modify them to meet your needs and things. If you decide to try any of these natural repellents, please let others know how it went and what worked best for you. Your comments could help someone else get rid of their insect problems for good. Here’s to a home that is naturally quieter and free of pests.
