Here’s a guide on how to make the four natural pest control sprays at home:
- Ant Spray
Ingredients:
1 cup vinegar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
Combine vinegar and water in a spray bottle.
Add ground cinnamon and shake well.
Spray directly on ant trails, entry points, or areas where ants are seen.
- Cockroach Spray
Ingredients:
1 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons borax
1 teaspoon clove oil or ground clove
1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions:
Mix vinegar with borax in a spray bottle until dissolved.
Add clove oil and baking soda, then shake well.
Spray in cockroach-prone areas like kitchen corners and under appliances.
- Bed Bugs Spray
Ingredients:
1 cup water
2 tablespoons diatomaceous earth (food grade)
Instructions:
Fill a spray bottle with water.
Add diatomaceous earth and shake to combine.
Spray on bed frames, mattresses, and crevices where bed bugs might hide. Allow it to dry.
- Mosquito Spray
Ingredients:
1 cup water
10 drops lemongrass essential oil
10 drops citronella essential oil
Instructions:
Pour water into a spray bottle.
Add lemongrass and citronella essential oils.
Shake well and spray around windows, doors, or areas where mosquitoes gather.
Tips:
Always test a small area before using on surfaces to avoid staining.
Shake well before each use to mix the ingredients properly.
Store sprays in a cool, dark place to maintain potency.