Banish Bedbugs from Your Garden with the Power of Salt
Introduction
If you’ve noticed tiny, bloodsucking pests invading your garden or hitching a ride indoors, you might be facing an unexpected menace: bedbugs outdoors. Though traditionally associated with mattresses and bedrooms, bedbugs can survive in outdoor areas — especially if you spend time in your garden furniture, hang laundry outside, or bring second-hand items into your home.
But before reaching for harsh chemicals, consider a simple and surprisingly effective natural remedy: salt.
This common kitchen staple has properties that can help repel and even kill bedbugs without harming your plants or pets.
Why Salt Works Against Bedbugs
Salt, especially in its fine or powdered form, has dehydrating properties. It draws moisture out of the insects’ bodies through a process known as osmosis, eventually causing them to dry out and die. While salt alone may not completely eliminate a serious infestation, it can be a powerful tool in your natural pest-control arsenal — particularly for prevention and control in outdoor spaces.
How to Use Salt in the Garden for Bedbugs
1. Salt Spray Solution
What you need:
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1 tablespoon of finely ground salt (sea salt or table salt)
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1 liter of warm water
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A spray bottle
Instructions:
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Dissolve the salt in warm water.
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Pour the mixture into a spray bottle.
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Spray directly onto affected garden furniture, crevices, cracks in wood, undersides of tables, and cloth surfaces where bedbugs may hide.
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Repeat every few days, especially after rain or watering.
This method helps repel bedbugs and prevent them from nesting in those areas.
