DIY Pest Control For Everyone

Pests!!!! Those little creatures invade your home and disturb your peace of mind. There are many household pests from harmless ladybugs to swarms of termites that destroy your property all around the world. Pest control solutions are always needed to keep your home healthy and safe. One after the other, they can be a constant nuisance. If you are looking for effective DIY pest control methods that you can do at home, you can read them here.

DIY Sprays And Solutions

The most common pests that invade your home are fruit flies, mosquitoes, fleas, and roaches. To stop them from spreading and to get rid of them, you can make DIY pest control sprays by using things from your kitchen. Do you know that many herbs and citrusy foods are effective insect repellents? You can create your own pest repellant sprays using the following ingredients.

Orange and Vinegar – The sweet and tangy-smelling mix of orange peels and white vinegar can keep pests away and give you a fresh scent in rooms. You can soak orange peels overnight in water and mix this water with vinegar to create this spray.

Essential Oils – Essential oils are made from herbs that are natural pest repellants. These essential oils can be mixed with vinegar to create effective pest control sprays. Some of the popular essential oils used for pest control are lavender, rosemary, and eucalyptus. These will keep stubborn pests like mosquitoes away and also leave a fresh smell in your house.

Lemon and Clove  – Lemon and clove are both insect repellents. You can leave out a piece of lemon or stick some cloves onto the lemons and leave them out in the open. This will keep away flies and other insects.

Coffee Grounds – Ground coffee has insect repelling capabilities. All you need to do is to sprinkle some ground coffee in places where invaders like ants and roaches come in.

In addition to these, cucumber, garlic, etc. can also act as pest control means. 

Snaps And Traps

If you cannot repel the insects or pests that attack your home, you can use snaps or traps to catch them. This is also a safer alternative to using chemicals to kill them. Some of the common traps are

Mouse or Rat traps – These are some of the most popular rodent control measures. There are many types of traps like electric traps or normal snaps which lure in mice and rodents with food and trap them.

Fruit Fly Traps – Fruit flies are often annoying small flies that fly around food, fruits, and waste bins. You can create fruit fly traps using apple cider vinegar and water using a bottle.

Wasp Traps – Wasps are also a threat if they come in groups. They can also sting you. If you live in a place where there are a lot of wasps around, you can create traps for wasps.

Boric Acid – You can mix boric acid with the milk powder, create balls and leave them around. This is the best way to get rid of roaches.

Close The Entry Points

The best way to keep your house protected from pests is to prevent them from entering your house. You can look for holes, cracks, and crevices in walls first. Caulk the cracks and fix the vents to make sure that pests don’t get in. You can also make sure that keep everything in your kitchen is kept in closed containers

Keep Your House Clean

You can get rid of most pests by keeping your house clean. Pests need certain conditions to survive. This includes moisture, dark places, and food. You can keep pests away by making sure that they do not have access to any of these at your home. So, make sure that you clean your house daily and keep it dry and warm. Do your laundry every day, check for pests or signs of pests in furniture and clothes. A clutter-free home is not a hospitable place for most pests. So keep your house clean, fresh, and clutter-free.

When you clean your house, do not forget your yard. Most pests come into your yard first. You can use DIY sprays like garlic-mint to keep your garden plants safe from pests. Make sure that you clean and tidy up your yards regularly to keep pests away. You can get a professional garden maintenance service to maintain your lawn and yard clean. 

To Sum Up

Pests are pervasive. They are everywhere you go. Some of them are harmless while others can be a threat to the health of you and your family. Identify the common pests in your area and learn more about them to create DIY methods that can control them. When using chemical pesticides, take extreme caution. You should also leave harmless pests alone. If you cannot control the spread of pests at home, you should get the help of a pest control expert.