Vacuum Thoroughly: Focus on carpets, furniture, and pet bedding. Empty the vacuum bag immediately outside your home.
Diatomaceous Earth (DE): Sprinkle food-grade DE on carpets, pet beds, and cracks. It dehydrates fleas and their eggs. Let it sit for a few hours before vacuuming.
Lemon Spray: Boil lemon slices in water, let it cool, and spray it on flea-prone areas. Fleas dislike citrus.
Wash Bedding: Wash all pet and human bedding in hot water to kill fleas and their eggs.
Prevention Tips:
Bathe pets regularly with flea-repelling shampoos.
Use flea collars or natural essential oil sprays on pets (consult a vet first).
2. Eliminating Ants
Ants are persistent but can be deterred using these natural solutions:
Steps:
White Vinegar: Mix equal parts water and white vinegar, and spray it along ant trails, entry points, and windowsills.
Cinnamon: Sprinkle cinnamon powder around entry points. Ants dislike its strong scent.
Boric Acid and Sugar Trap: Mix 1 teaspoon of boric acid with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Place small amounts near trails, keeping it out of reach of pets and children. The sugar attracts ants, and the boric acid eliminates them.
Seal Entry Points: Use caulk to seal cracks and crevices where ants may enter.
Prevention Tips:
Keep countertops and floors clean and free of crumbs.
Store food in airtight containers.
3. Eliminating Cockroaches
Cockroaches thrive in warm, damp environments and can be tough to eradicate. Use these methods to send them packing:
Steps:
Baking Soda and Sugar Trap: Mix equal parts baking soda and sugar. Place it in small lids or containers in areas where roaches are seen. The sugar lures them, and the baking soda kills them.
Bay Leaves: Place bay leaves in cabinets, drawers, and other roach-prone areas. Roaches dislike their smell.
Diatomaceous Earth: Sprinkle food-grade DE in cracks, under appliances, and along walls. It dehydrates and kills roaches.
Soapy Water Spray: Spray roaches directly with soapy water. It suffocates them on contact.
Prevention Tips:
Fix leaky faucets and eliminate standing water.
Empty trash cans daily and clean food spills immediately.
General Maintenance Tips for a Pest-Free Home
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