Greetings,
We all get unwanted pests. Here are some easy and natural ways to get rid of pests and make your home critter free! There is no need to use chemicals. You can use these herbal, fruity, or soap-laden solutions for problems with pests like ants, mice, and mosquitos.
Scare Off Spiders with Citrus
Spiders are not fond of citrus. In a spray bottle, mix water and unsweetened lemon or lime juice. Wipe your countertops with the mixture or spray down doorways and windowsills. You can deter spiders in your garden by spreading around lemon, orange, or lime peels.
Avoid Ants with Vinegar
Use a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water to wipe down countertops and other surfaces—anywhere you’ve spotted ants. For best results, repeat this several times a day. Doing so destroys the scent trails that ants use to navigate.
Combat Mosquitos with Catnip
Cats love it. Mosquitoes? Not so much. According to Science Daily, catnip repels mosquitoes more effectively than DEET. Grow it in your garden or apply undiluted catnip oil to the skin for up to two hours of protection.
Repel Fleas with Salt
Alternately salting and vacuuming your floors will kill flea eggs. But since fleas have a three-day reproduction cycle, you have to be diligent: Salt every day for nine days and vacuum every third day. Don’t forget to empty the vacuum every time, or the live ones will crawl right back out again!
Block Flies with Basil
Flies hate the smell of basil. To discourage them, place pots of basil at doorways and windowsills and on the kitchen counter. Don’t have enough sun for potted basil? Put dried basil in a small muslin pouch, rubbing it occasionally to keep the scent strong.
Let us know what things work for you! We hope this helps getting rid of pests.
Lori Spohn
Realty One Group Platinum
lori@liveineugene.com
Oh by the way, if you or anyone you know has any real estate needs, please call me with their name and number and I will follow up with them. I am here to help buyers and sellers.
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