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Natural Poisons Against Flies and Mosquitoes
Go to the pantry and get some pepper . This spice, so appreciated in cooking, is really unpleasant for the sensitive sense of smell of insects. Just prepare a bowl of ground pepper and add water in a pinch. Place it in strategic points of the house, near doors and windows and you will get rid of its unpleasant presence.
Eucalyptus oil is also a powerful deterrent against flies and mosquitoes: a few drops in the diffuser and two tablespoons of water will change your day. You will breathe deeply, they will flee with their wings spread.
If you like gardening, take a pot of basil and take care of it: it will become an invisible barrier against mosquitoes and parasites, creating a protective shield for your kitchen.
With orange or lemon and cloves , you can make a sort of insect deterrent: stick them on citrus fruits , then cut them into slices and arrange them on a small plate. Place it in the room most frequented by these small, unpleasant creatures and enjoy its inebriating aroma and free yourself from their annoying proximity.
If that’s still not enough for you, we also have a foolproof method for making your own flypaper .
Mixed:
- 5 tablespoons of sugar,
- 1 tablespoon of water,
- 2 tablespoons of honey
in a saucepan and put it on the heat. Let it caramelize, then turn off the heat and let it cool completely.
Meanwhile, cut several strips from a piece of cardboard and hang them on a string.
Brush the sugar and honey solution on both sides of the paper and hang the insect garland on the window.
Easy, cheap, eco-friendly!
