In this article, I’ll teach you how to prepare three effective homemade recipes to get rid of flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches. These solutions are easy to make and use common ingredients that you probably already have at home. By following these methods, you will be able to keep your home free of these pesky insects.
Ingredients
Recipe 1: Mosquito Trap
- 1 cup water
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 x 2-litre plastic bottle
- Adhesive tape
- Cardboard or cloth for covering
Recipe 2: Cockroach & Fly Repellent
- 1 cup water
- 15 bay leaves
- 20 cloves
- Spray container
Recipe 3: Insect Repellent Spray
- 1/2 cup regular shampoo
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Spray container
Preparation and How to Apply
Recipe 1: Mosquito Trap
- Prepare the mixture: Heat 1 cup of water and dissolve 5 tablespoons of sugar over low heat.
- Add the yeast: Once the sugar is dissolved, add 1 tablespoon of yeast and turn off the heat.
- Prepare the bottle: Cut off the top of a 2-liter plastic bottle and a portion of the center for easy insertion.
- Assemble the trap: Pour the mixture into the bottle and place the inverted top inside the bottle, securing it with tape.
- Cover and place: Cover the bottle with cardboard or cloth and place it in an area frequented by mosquitoes.
Recipe 2: Cockroach & Fly Repellent
- Boil the ingredients: In a pot, boil 1 cup of water with 15 bay leaves and 20 cloves for 10 minutes.
- Strain and prepare the spray: After boiling, strain the mixture and pour it into a container with a sprayer.
- Apply: Spray this solution on areas where cockroaches and flies tend to appear, such as pantries, bathrooms, and sinks.
Recipe 3: Insect Repellent Spray
- Mix the ingredients: In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup of regular shampoo, 1/2 cup of white vinegar, and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil.
- Prepare the spray: Pour the mixture into a spray container.
- Apply: Spray the mixture on areas frequented by insects such as cockroaches, flies, and mosquitoes.
Recipe Effectiveness
These recipes are effective due to the repellent properties of their ingredients. The combination of sugar and yeast in the first recipe attracts mosquitoes, which then get trapped in the bottle. In the second recipe, bay leaf and cloves emit a strong smell that scares away cockroaches and flies. Lastly, the mixture of shampoo, vinegar, and oil in the third recipe creates an unpleasant environment for these insects, keeping them away from your home.
Councils
- Replace traps regularly: Be sure to check and replace traps and solutions regularly to maintain their effectiveness.
- Regular cleaning: Keep your home clean and free of food debris to reduce the attraction of insects.
- Try different locations: If a recipe doesn’t work in one place, try locating the trap or applying the spray to other areas frequented by insects.