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Put This in the Kitchen: It Keeps Away Flies, Mosquitoes, and Other Insects
Insects in the kitchen can be a real nuisance. Whether it’s flies buzzing around your food or mosquitoes making it impossible to enjoy your evening meal, the constant battle with pests can be frustrating. But what if you could naturally keep these pests at bay without resorting to harsh chemicals or ineffective solutions? Enter a simple, all-natural remedy that could make a huge difference in your kitchen: herbs and essential oils.
By using a combination of natural ingredients like certain herbs and essential oils, you can create a powerful deterrent for flies, mosquitoes, and other kitchen pests. It’s easy to make, environmentally friendly, and works wonders in keeping your kitchen pest-free.
Why These Ingredients Work
1. Essential Oils: A Natural Bug Repellent
Many essential oils have natural insect-repelling properties, making them a perfect addition to your kitchen. Some oils have strong scents that pests can’t stand, such as citronella, eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, and lemongrass. By releasing these scents into the air, you can effectively keep flies and mosquitoes away.
2. Herbs: Natural Pest Deterrents
Fresh herbs like basil, mint, and bay leaves aren’t just for adding flavor to your meals—they also help repel pests! The strong scents of these herbs can deter flies and other insects, creating a natural barrier around your kitchen.
How to Use These Ingredients to Keep Pests Away
Option 1: DIY Essential Oil Spray
This simple spray will help keep pests out of your kitchen, and it only takes a few minutes to make!
Ingredients:
- 10 drops of citronella essential oil
- 10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
- 10 drops of peppermint essential oil
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of witch hazel or vodka (to help the oils mix with water)
- A spray bottle
Instructions:
- Combine the water, witch hazel (or vodka), and essential oils in the spray bottle.
- Shake the bottle well to mix the ingredients.
- Spray the mixture around kitchen surfaces, window sills, and door frames where pests tend to enter. You can also lightly mist it around your trash can or fruit bowl.
- Reapply as needed, especially after cleaning or if the scent starts to fade.
Option 2: Fresh Herb Sachets
Herbs not only repel insects, but they also smell great! You can make sachets to place around your kitchen or hang them from hooks near windows and doors.
Ingredients:
- Fresh basil leaves
- Fresh mint leaves
- Bay leaves
- A small cloth bag or muslin pouch
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