How To Repel Insects At Home Without Using Toxins

Surely you remember, when you were a child, how your grandmothers or mother eliminated insects naturally. In this article we will tell you how to repel insects at home without using toxins.

How to repel insects?

These natural methods are used to repel insects without using chemicals that can be harmful to you and your family. In addition, your home will be full of delicious aromas. The best options are:

1. Pyrethrum or chrysanthemum

This plant is used to repel ants, cicadas, mites and aphids. It is grown around orchards and fields to prevent pests from eating crops.

You can use pyrethrum as a natural repellent in your garden.

2. Santa Maria or Matricaria

It is used for mosquitoes and flies. To increase its effect we recommend that you mix it with lavender and citronella. Plant it at the entrance of your house, especially near doors and windows.

You can have a bouquet inside the home too.

3. Basil

It can be fresh or dry. It is used to repel mosquitoes and flies and its aroma is really delicious to leave in the kitchen.

You can also take leaves to prepare different dishes!

4. Lavender

This richly scented flower is unbearable for mosquitoes, flies, fleas and moths. If you don’t have lavender at home, you can buy a bouquet and leave it “upside down” to dry and repel insects.

Without a doubt you have to plant in your garden (it needs sunny areas).

5. Citronella

It is well known for its effect against mosquitoes and flies. The plant is also used in gastronomy and has an exquisite aroma. You can plant it in an area with a lot of sun or have a sprig at home.

6. Lemon thyme

As long as it is in a very sunny place, it repels all kinds of insects. If you want not to be bitten by mosquitoes, for example, you can cut some thyme leaves and rub it on your arms and neck.

Do a test first to verify that it does not cause any irritation or redness.

7. Rosemary

Above all, it is used to eliminate mosquitoes naturally. You can put a twig in the kitchen or dry and leave on the table when you eat outdoors. Another idea is to crush a handful of rosemary leaves and rub it on the skin.

Remedies to eliminate cockroaches

There is no doubt that they are one of the most hated insects on the planet. They come out of the corners, they are in the kitchen and there are some species that have the ability to fly.

Assuming that studies indicate that cockroaches could survive a nuclear explosion, we think that there is nothing that can stop them. However, you will be glad to know that this is not true.

Boric acid is, so far, the best solution to this problem. It is an easy to find and quite affordable product.

This antiseptic that is used in homes also works to eliminate ants. You can get it at the pharmacy and even at the supermarket. Use small amounts and in the right places, especially if you have children or pets.

In half a glass of water (100 ml) mix 2 tablespoons of boric acid (20 g). Soak a piece of bread in the mixture and place in a place where roaches hang out.

Another option is to mix 3 parts of boric acid with 1 part of sugar and sprinkle in different places in the kitchen or bathroom (for example, in corners, cracks, behind furniture, etc).

Sugar is the bait to get their attention and borax kills them.

Natural remedies to eliminate flies

They are horrible, they live in garbage and they can transmit diseases. Beyond doing a thorough cleaning at home to prevent dirt from calling them, we can employ some really effective home remedies.

1. Aromatic plants

Calendula or mint are used to repel insects: they repel flies if they are placed near the door and window. You can use the fresh or dried branches. The good thing is that, in addition, they will give a delicious aroma to your home.

2. Essential oils

To make a fly freshener you need a small jar and a cotton cloth (this can be an old kitchen sponge or cheesecloth).

In a container, mix 20 drops of each of the following essential oils:

• Lavender
• Eucalyptus
• Mint
• Citronella

Soak the fabric and place inside the jar. Cover and let it rest for a day. Uncover in critical places. If you want it to last longer, you can cover it when the flies are gone.

3. Apple cider vinegar

• You just need ½ cup of apple cider vinegar (125 ml) and 20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil.
• Mix and pour into a spray bottle.
• Use on the surfaces you want. For example, on the counter before cooking or on the table when serving food.

4. Herbal spray

This option is for those who do not have essential oils on hand.

Ingredients

• A cup of water (250 ml)
• ½ cup of alcohol (125 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of mint, lavender and citronella (20 g)

Preparation

• Make a decoction for 2 minutes, let it cool and strain.
• Go to a spray bottle and use wherever you want.
• Can be used on skin and any surface.

What do you think of these ideas to repel insects?