Here’s a guide on how to make the four natural pest control sprays at home

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    • Ingredients:
    • 1 cup vinegar
      • 2 tablespoons borax
      • 1 teaspoon clove oil (or ground cloves)
      • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • Instructions:
      1. Mix vinegar and borax in a spray bottle until dissolved.
      2. Add clove oil and baking soda.
      3. Shake thoroughly before spraying in kitchen corners, under sinks, behind fridges, and baseboards.
    • Why it works: Borax and baking soda kill roaches; clove oil acts as a repellent.
    • ⚠️ Note: Keep away from pets and children.
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🛏️ 3. Bed Bugs Spray

Targets: Bed bugs in mattresses, seams, and baseboards

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 tablespoons food-grade diatomaceous earth (DE)
  • Instructions:
    1. Fill a spray bottle with water.
    2. Add DE and shake well (re-shake before each use).
    3. Spray on bed frames, mattress seams, box springs, and cracks.
    4. Let it dry. The powder leaves a residue that kills bugs over time.
  • Why it works: DE dries out the exoskeletons of bed bugs, killing them naturally.

🦟 4. Mosquito Spray

Targets: Mosquitoes around windows, doors, patios, and entry points

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 cup water
    • 10 drops lemongrass essential oil
    • 10 drops  citronella essential oil
  • Instructions:
    1. Pour water into a clean spray bottle.
    2. Add lemongrass and citronella oils.
    3. Shake well before each use and spray around doors, windows, curtains, and outdoor seating areas.
  • Why it works: Citronella and lemongrass naturally repel flying insects like mosquitoes.

💡 General Tips for All Sprays

  • Always shake before each use to ensure proper mixing.
  • Test a small area first to avoid staining or damage to delicate surfaces.
  • Store in a cool, dark place to preserve potency—especially for essential oil–based sprays.
  • Reapply weekly or after rain in outdoor spaces.

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🚀 Protect Your Home the Natural Way

Say goodbye to store-bought insecticides and hello to natural pest control that’s safe, sustainable, and effective. Mix one up today and enjoy a healthier home environment!

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