4 Powerful DIY Natural Pest Control Sprays You Can Make at Home

Skip the toxic chemicals and protect your home with these natural, homemade sprays designed to repel ants, cockroaches, bed bugs, and mosquitoes. Using ingredients you likely already have, these eco-friendly solutions are safe, effective, and easy to make.

Let’s break down each spray and how to use it effectively.

1. Ant Spray

Targets: Ants inside and outside the home

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Instructions:
  1. Combine vinegar and water in a spray bottle.
  2. Add cinnamon and shake well.
  3. Spray directly on ant trails, entry points, or around windowsills and doorways.
• Why it works: Vinegar disrupts scent trails; cinnamon repels ants naturally.

2. Cockroach Spray

Targets: Cockroaches in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements