🦟🌿 10 DIY Homemade Natural, Non-Toxic Insect & Bug Repellents! 🏡✨

Getting rid of insects can be frustrating, but natural solutions work wonders! Try these homemade, non-toxic remedies to keep pests away from your home.

1️⃣ For Ticks 🐶

➡️ Mix 4 tbsp olive oil + ¼ tsp geranium bourbon essential oil in a spray bottle.
➡️ Apply to your pet’s body and feet to repel ticks.

2️⃣ For Spiders 🕷

➡️ Mix 15 drops peppermint essential oil + 1½ tsp dish soap in 250ml water.
➡️ Spray on affected areas once or twice a week until spiders disappear.
💡 Extra Tip: Fill small pouches with dried herbs and place them around the house to repel spiders longer.

3️⃣ For Ants 🐜

🔹 Method 1: Mix 20ml hand wash/soap liquid with ½ cup water in a spray bottle and spray directly on ants.
🔹 Method 2: Mix 1 cup white vinegar + 1 cup water + a few drops peppermint & cinnamon essential oil (or 2 tsp cinnamon powder if you have pets). Spray and mop the floor.
💡 Vinegar disrupts ants’ trails and repels them naturally!

4️⃣ For Flies 🪰

➡️ Mix 1 cup water + ¼ tsp lemongrass essential oil in a spray bottle and spray over countertops and fly-infested areas.
💡 Extra Tip: Soak a sponge in lavender essential oil, place it in a jar, and open it when eating outdoors.

5️⃣ For Cockroaches 🪳

🔹 Method 1: Mix 6-8 drops rosemary essential oil + 8-10 drops peppermint oil in 1 cup water. Spray in affected areas.
🔹 Method 2: Mix ½ tbsp clove powder + 2 tbsp borax + ½ cup vinegar + 1 tbsp baking soda in 1 cup water and spray.
💡 Alternative: Mix equal parts borax + white sugar + tea tree oil and dust in roach-prone areas.

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