Here’s a detailed breakdown of each DIY Natural Pest Repellent & Trap recipe shown in the image:
1. Repel Ants – DIY Ant Spray
Ingredients:
• Vinegar
• Water
• Peppermint essential oil
Instructions:
1. Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle.
2. Add a few drops of peppermint essential oil.
3. Shake well and spray around entry points, windows, and areas where ants are seen.
Why it Works:
• Vinegar disrupts ant scent trails.
• Peppermint oil is a natural insect repellent.
2. Repel Moths
Ingredients:
• Cinnamon sticks
• Black pepper
• Cloves
Instructions:
1. Place cinnamon sticks, black pepper, and cloves in a small bowl or fabric sachet.
2. Keep the bowl inside wardrobes, closets, or storage areas.
Why it Works:
• The strong scent of spices repels moths and prevents them from damaging clothes.
3. Fruit Fly Trap
Ingredients:
• Vinegar (apple cider vinegar works best)
• Water
• Dish soap
Instructions:
1. Fill a small bowl with vinegar and water.
2. Add a few drops of dish soap.
3. Leave the bowl uncovered near areas where fruit flies are common.
Why it Works:
• The vinegar attracts fruit flies.
• Dish soap breaks the surface tension, causing them to drown.
4. Repel Flies
Ingredients:
• A sponge
• Small mason jar
• Lavender essential oil
Instructions:
1. Soak a sponge with lavender essential oil.
2. Place it inside a mason jar.
3. Cover with a breathable cloth and place near windows or outdoor areas.
Why it Works:
• Flies dislike the scent of lavender, making this a natural deterrent.
5. Bed Bug Treatment
Ingredients:
• Diatomaceous earth (food-grade)
Instructions:
1. Sprinkle a fine layer of diatomaceous earth around bed frames, mattresses, and carpets.
2. Leave it overnight and vacuum the next day.
Why it Works:
• Diatomaceous earth dehydrates and kills bed bugs by cutting through their exoskeleton.
6. Mosquito Spray
Ingredients:
• Witch hazel
• Lemon
• Citronella essential oil
Instructions:
1. Mix equal parts witch hazel and water in a spray bottle.
2. Add a few drops of lemon juice and citronella essential oil.
3. Shake well and spray on exposed skin and around outdoor areas.
Why it Works:
• Citronella and lemon naturally repel mosquitoes.
7. Mosquito Repellent Candle
Ingredients:
• Lemons
• Basil or neem leaves
• Essential oil (citronella, lavender, or eucalyptus)
Instructions:
1. Fill a jar with water and lemon slices.
2. Add basil or neem leaves.
3. Place a floating candle on top and light it.
Why it Works:
• The combination of citrus, herbs, and essential oils repels mosquitoes while providing a pleasant scent.
8. Repel Mice
Ingredients:
• Black pepper
Instructions:
1. Sprinkle black pepper near areas where mice are likely to enter (corners, cupboards, and baseboards).
Why it Works:
• The strong smell of black pepper irritates mice and discourages them from entering.
9. Get Rid of Cockroaches
Ingredients:
• Boric acid
Instructions:
1. Sprinkle a thin layer of boric acid in areas where cockroaches hide (under sinks, behind appliances, and near drains).
2. Leave it overnight and clean up excess powder.
Why it Works:
• Boric acid dehydrates and kills cockroaches upon contact.
Final Thoughts
These natural pest control methods are:
✅ Safe and eco-friendly
✅ Easy to make with household ingredients
✅ Effective without using harsh chemicals