Discover effective and humane ways to tackle common household pests with our guide. Whether it’s ants, mice, fleas, wasps, cockroaches, flies, or bed bugs, our tips will help you create a pest-free environment in a simple and straightforward manner.
1 – Mice:
Mice, attracted to food and potential carriers of diAseases, can be dealt with humanely.
Humane Traps:
Use non-lethal traps to catch and release mice outdoors. Camouflage these traps with newspaper and bait them with cheese or dried fruit.
Natural Repellents:
Mice dislike peppermint and cloves. Scatter cotton balls soaked in peppermint essential oil or place cloves around your home to deter them.
2 – Roaches:
Several natural methods can effectively eliminate cockroaches.
Baking Soda and Sugar:
Mix equal parts of baking soda and powdered sugar in cups and place in cockroach-prone areas. The sugar attracts them, and the baking soda is lethal upon ingestion.
Diatomaceous Earth:
This natural insecticide can be sprinkled in dishes, with a bit of sugar added to attract roaches.
Cucumber Slices:
Cucumber acts as a natural repellent. Place slices on plates in infested areas.
Boric Acid and Condensed Milk:
Combine boric acid with sweetened condensed milk, form small balls, and place in strategic locations.
Lemon Eucalyptus and Lavender Essential Oils:
Place oil-soaked newspaper or cotton in areas frequented by cockroaches. White vinegar sprayed in common roach areas also works as a repellent.
3 – Bed Bugs:
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