Make a combination of 250g flour, 250g sugar (or cocoa powder), and 250g baking soda. The sugar serves as bait, while the baking soda works as poison. Place the mixture in tiny containers near the affected areas. This approach is safe for both humans and pets.
5. Peppermint: freshness and protection
Soak cotton balls in a few drops of peppermint essential oil before placing them in key locations. Renew on a weekly basis to preserve the impact. Another solution is to plant mint around your home to provide a natural barrier against these unwelcome pests.
6. Used tea bags have a beneficial second life.
Do not discard your tea bags after usage! Place them in the kitchen or near garbage cans; their lingering aroma repels both rodents and spiders. An eco-friendly, zero-waste tip that serves dual purposes.
7. Gentle solutions against cockroaches.
- Detergent spray: Mix 4 tablespoons liquid detergent and 1 liter of water. Spray in cockroach-prone dark places. The effects are almost immediate.
- Blend a handful of Neem leaves, dilute with 1.5 liters of water, and apply on cracks. This natural plant interrupts their reproductive cycle.
8. Red wine is a unique pesticide.
Did you know that a basic, low-quality red wine may kill cockroaches in a day? Pour some into a spray bottle and apply to the afflicted areas. Surprising but quite effective!
9. Garlic: a classic with numerous benefits.
Crush a few garlic cloves into a bottle of water, let it steep for a few hours, then spray it around the room. Its distinctive scent repels more than just the creatures of the night!
