5 Simple Tips & Tricks To Get Rid Of Spiders & Insects
Spiders aren’t necessarily a big issue. In-fact, they could even help out in your home by eating other insects like mosquitoes and flies.
However, the amount of spiders and insects in your home could prove to be too much to handle. So, we are going to show you some natural ways to remove these creepy crawlies.
Place ladybugs in your garden
Ladybugs are indeed bugs, however, having them in your garden or lawn could prove beneficial in driving away other insects.
Ladybugs feast on other insects and also eliminate their source of food. This forces the other bugs to find somewhere else to stay.
Use peppermint oil
Peppermint oil acts as a strong insect repellent. However, it may cause skin irritation to your family members or pets.
To prevent that, mix peppermint oil with water to dilute it. Next, simply spray the mix in holes and crevices where insects could possibly hide.
You could also spray the mixture in your windows and doors. This keeps the insects from entering your home.
Keep your house clean
One of the most effective and straight forward ways to rid your home of insects is just to keep your house clean.
Most insects like the cockroach are actually indicator species. This is because some insect thrive in unclean environments, and having them means you need to tidy up.
Get a cat
Sure, dogs are great, no doubt. However, having a feline companion in your home is more beneficial if you want pests out of your house.
Cats are natural born predators, even though they’re domesticated, they still have that natural urge to hunt. And they will hunt anything that moves, from rodents, to insects like spiders and cockroaches.
Place Citrus peels around your home
Based on an article from brightside, fresh citrus zest is actually a natural insect repellent. You can simply use the peel of any citrus fruit including lemon, lime, or oranges.
Strategically place these peels around areas that insect might get into like doors, windows or shelves. But keep in mind that these peels need to be replaced every 2 days.
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