Fighting off insects is part of the homeownership package. This can become even more evident in the Spring when everything begins to bloom and come alive.
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Here are a few home remedies you may want to try out this Spring.The first line of defense is a clean home – no crumbs, dirty dishes or running water that might attract area bugs.
Ants dislike lemon juice, coffee grounds, mint and cucumber. Keep a night light on for a few nights to disrupt the ants typical hunting patterns.
Spray roaches with soapy water. Roaches are not a fan of bay leaves – try crumpling some up around baseboards or leaving whole leaves on the windowsill.
Spiders hate peppermint oil. Put some in a spray bottle and spray along the outside of your home or put a few drops on a cosmetic puff and leave them behind furniture or cabinets in your house.
To keep mosquitoes away – plant rosemary, catnip or marigolds.
Of course this remedies are only a first step. For real pest problems it's a good idea to talk to a professional.
What home remedies do you have to keep pests from bugging you?