10 DIY Homemade Natural, Non-Toxic Insect & Bug Repellents!

6️⃣ For Mosquitoes 🦟

➡️ Mix ¼ cup water + 2 tbsp witch hazel + 10 drops lemongrass essential oil + 10 drops citronella essential oil in a spray bottle. Spray on clothes to repel mosquitoes.
⚠️ Caution: Always dilute essential oils before use; do not apply directly to the skin.

7️⃣ For Bees 🐝

➡️ Mix 1 tbsp water + 1 tbsp peppermint essential oil in a spray bottle. Apply to arms, ankles, and hair to deter bees.

8️⃣ For Fruit Flies 🍏🪰

➡️ Fill a small jar with apple cider vinegar and cover it with plastic wrap secured by a rubber band.
➡️ Poke 4-6 small holes in the wrap. Flies will enter but won’t escape.

9️⃣ For Moths 🦋

➡️ Make sachets with cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, and cloves and place them in wardrobes and cabinets to keep moths away.

🔟 For Fleas 🐕

➡️ Mix 1 cup apple cider vinegar + 1 cup water in a spray bottle. Spray on pet bedding and around the house.

💡 Bonus Tip: Repel Cats 🐈
➡️ Cats dislike the smell of lavender, peppermint, rosemary, lemongrass, pennyroyal, and Coleus canina. Plant these in your garden to keep them away!

Try these simple natural remedies to keep your home insect-free without using harmful chemicals! 🌿🏡✨

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