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2 – Aerosol 100% natural
It’s a simple, chemical-free and affordable solution to get rid of those unwanted visitors once and for all.
Ingredients :
– ½ glass of vinegar .
– ½ glass of olive oil.
– ½ glass of shampoo.
How to use :
Pour all 3 ingredients into a spray bottle and shake this mixture. All you have to do is spray the liquid in different corners of the house.
3 – A repellent based on lavender essential oil
Put a few drops of lavender essential oil on a sponge, then place it in a place frequented by flies and let it sit. Repeat the operation as soon as the smell has disappeared.
4- A natural repellent with lemon and cloves
This grandmother’s trick consists of cutting a lemon (preferably green) in half and then sticking about fifteen cloves on each side.
The mixture of the 2 perfumes is a repellent natural against mosquitoes and flies. After a few days, the lemon pulp will color and take on a brown tint. This operation must be repeated every week.
Other tips for chasing insects
insect repellent plants
Some aromatic plants have a repellent effect on insects. Simply plant them in containers and place them on window sills and balconies to create a natural barrier.
Against mosquitoes
– Lemon balm.
– Lemon thyme.
– Small leaf basil.
– Pyrethrum Dalmatian.
against flies
– Tuberous chervil.
– Basil foot.
– Warbler mint.
against cockroaches
Bay leaves (to place in places frequented by these bugs).
Practical advice:
To avoid or limit an insect invasion, it is essential to eliminate all the factors that facilitate their development.
– Put food in airtight glass or plastic boxes.
– Clean the kitchen after meals.
– Remove leftover food and crumbs.
– Keep the trash can closed and empty it frequently.
– Wash the dishes after each meal.
– Do not leave standing dishwater.
– Clean work surfaces.
– Remove grease deposits from cooking appliances.– Never block the air outlets.– Never obstruct the air vents.– Regularly clean and ventilate the ventilation.
– Repair water leaks in a timely manner.
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