Effective Natural Remedies for Common Household Pests
Chemical pesticides are powerful and fast-acting but far from the ideal pest annihilators. The fumes can irritate the lungs or cause allergic reactions, and the solutions may be poisonous, especially for pets and small children. Natural remedies are a valid alternative, so please read on to learn more.
Garlic
Garlic may not have the most pleasant odor, but this vegetable is a surprisingly good pest-deterrent for that very reason. Put peeled garlic cloves in cupboards and corners to keep ants, cockroaches, fruit flies, and mosquitoes away.
Cayenne pepper
Ants don't mix well with cayenne pepper, so it's a natural barrier against them. If ants make a colony within the home, sprinkle some ground cayenne pepper around their entry points. Unlike many artificial chemicals, the pepper is kitchen-safe.
Citrus
Spiders aren't exactly pests but rather powerful pest-destroyers. However, no one wants an invasion of spiders, especially not those who may be allergic.
The scent of citrus can repel spiders without harming them. Use a spray bottle and add water and some unsweetened lemon or lime juice to create a makeshift deterrent. Spray this concoction on countertops, doorways, windowsills, and elsewhere to keep spiders at bay.
