This homemade spray is safe, eco-friendly, and works wonders against common household pests.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- ½ cup (120ml) white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil (or eucalyptus oil)
- 10 drops citronella essential oil (or lavender oil)
- 1 teaspoon liquid dish soap (optional, for extra adhesion)
Instructions
- Combine the Ingredients: In a spray bottle, mix the water, vinegar, and essential oils. Add the dish soap if using.
- Shake Well: Secure the spray bottle lid and shake thoroughly to combine the ingredients.
- Spray the Mixture: Target areas where flies, mosquitoes, or cockroaches gather—such as kitchen counters, garbage bins, windowsills, and door frames.
- Repeat as Needed: Reapply every few days or after cleaning to maintain effectiveness.
Why This Works
- Vinegar: Strong smell repels flies and mosquitoes, while its acidic nature deters cockroaches.
- Essential Oils: Peppermint, citronella, and eucalyptus are natural repellents for insects due to their strong scents.
- Dish Soap: Helps the mixture stick to surfaces and enhances the repellent’s effectiveness.
Additional Tips
- For Mosquitoes: Burn citronella candles or place a bowl of water with a few drops of citronella oil in rooms where mosquitoes are present.
- For Cockroaches: Sprinkle diatomaceous earth in dark, humid areas where cockroaches hide for long-term pest control.
- For Flies: Leave a bowl of apple cider vinegar mixed with a drop of dish soap near problem areas to trap and eliminate flies.
This natural pest control solution is quick, effective, and easy to make. Let me know if you’d like more tips on keeping your home pest-free! 🦟🪳✨
