Whether you live in India or anywhere else in the world, house pests are a regular menace that need regular attention. Although quite a few pest control companies now claim to use organic pesticides, there's nothing like quick, handy and no-cost tricks to keep the little rogues at bay.
Here are some great green DIY (and easy to follow) pest control tricks. Big thanks to for sharing.
The Great Outdoors
- Burning candles scented with those essential oils not only makes a great center piece for your back yard Bar-B-Ques but also sends pest packing for the night.
- By keeping frogs, dragonflies, ladybugs, spiders, praying mantis and crane flies outside of your home, you will reduce the critter population since these are predatory and will feed on insects.
- Use beneficial pests to keep your roses healthy! Ladybugs and lacewings feast on aphids and can be purchased at your local nursery and hardware stores.
Indoors - Flies
- Dry and wrap organic garbage in old newspapers before placing in your trash can, this will reduce those unwanted visitors. Make sure your trash can lids have a proper fit, this deters flies.
- A clean kitchen is a happy kitchen! During the heavy fly season give your kitchen a thorough wipe down with pine oil cleaner, pine oil is a natural fly repellent.
Ants
If you see a trail of marching ants, follow them to the source! Watch where they are coming from and where they are going. After establishing this, follow these simple instructions:
- Fill a bowl with soapy water (usually dish detergent does the trick), dip a sponge into the mixture and wipe up the ants from point A to point B. After you have wiped up most of the ants, place one teaspoon or so of soap into a plastic spray bottle filled with water and finish them off.
Fleas
- Citrus is a natural flea deterrent, By pouring a cup of boiling water over a sliced, scored lemon, the skin will release more citrus oil and in this case, more is better. Let the mix soak overnight, and sponge on your dog or cat to kill fleas instantly.
- Trap fleas in your home using a wide, shallow pan half-filled with soapy water. Place it on the floor and shine a lamp over the water. Fleas are attracted to heat and will jump to the source and land in the water. The liquid detergents break the surfaces tension, preventing the flea from bouncing out and giving them a burial at sea.
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