🦟🚫 Banish Flies, Mosquitoes, and Cockroaches with These Simple Natural Remedies
Tired of bugs invading your home? Skip the harsh chemicals and try these effective, natural remedies to keep your space fresh, clean, and pest-free.
🪰 FLIES
✅ 1. Apple Cider Vinegar Trap
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Fill a small bowl or jar with apple cider vinegar.
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Add a drop of dish soap (this breaks the surface tension).
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Cover with plastic wrap and poke small holes on top.
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Flies are attracted to the vinegar, enter through the holes, and get trapped.
✅ 2. Lemon & Clove Fly Repellent
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Cut a lemon in half and press whole cloves (around 5–10) into the flesh.
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Place on kitchen counters, windowsills, or outdoor tables.
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The citrus + clove scent repels flies effectively.
✅ 3. Basil or Mint Plants
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Keep fresh basil or mint in pots near doors and windows.
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Flies hate the scent — plus your kitchen smells amazing!
🦟 MOSQUITOES
✅ 1. Essential Oil Spray
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In a spray bottle, mix:
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1/2 cup witch hazel
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1/2 cup water
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10 drops each of citronella, eucalyptus, and lavender oils
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Shake well and spray around doorways, windows, and outdoor spaces.
✅ 2. Coffee Grounds in Standing Water
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Sprinkle used coffee grounds in plant trays, puddles, or drains where water collects.
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It prevents mosquito larvae from developing by depriving them of oxygen.
✅ 3. Burn Rosemary or Sage
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Toss a few sprigs of dried rosemary or sage on your outdoor grill or firepit.
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The smoke naturally repels mosquitoes without chemicals.
🪳 COCKROACHES
✅ 1. Baking Soda & Sugar Bait
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Mix equal parts baking soda and sugar.
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Place small amounts in shallow lids or bottle caps near known roach pathways (under sinks, behind the fridge, etc.).
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The sugar lures them in, the baking soda reacts in their stomachs and kills them.
✅ 2. Bay Leaves
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Scatter dried bay leaves in cupboards, drawers, and pantry corners.
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Roaches can’t stand the smell and will avoid the area.
✅ 3. Cucumber Slices or Peels
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Fresh cucumber is a natural cockroach deterrent.
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Place slices or peels near suspected roach entry points. Replace regularly.
💡 Bonus Tips:
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Keep your kitchen clean and crumb-free.
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Take out trash daily and seal all food in airtight containers.
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Seal cracks or holes around baseboards and plumbing.
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