Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : June 18, 2015 2:50 PM IST
You might have used a pesticide spray to deal with mosquitoes, flies and cockroaches. Given the harmful chemicals they contain, you might be worried about breathing it and some people even prefer to tie a scarf or kerchief around their noses while spraying their homes. If you are thinking of dialling a pest control service, beware of the lung problems and the obnoxious smell that you have to live with for few days. To make things easier, try to use natural, home made repellents to get rid of common pests.
Garlic for mosquitoes
The strong and pungent odour of this easily available kitchen ingredient does the trick. All you need to do is crush few pods of garlic, boil them in water and spray this solution in your house. You can even spray it on yourself, but beware of its strong smell. Also read about innovative ways to keep your home mosquito free.
White vinegar for ants
Whether it's summer or winter, ants are found everywhere and in all seasons. So the next time you see these tiny creatures roaming around, just spray some white vinegar in these areas. However, if you plan to use it on the carpet or any fabric, test the solution beforehand.
Boric powder for cockroaches
Wondering how to get rid of those cockroaches from your kitchen? Mix a teaspoon of wheat flour (atta) and boric powder, add a little water and make a dough. Now, make small balls of it and place them in every corner of the room to keep cockroaches at bay. Here are 7 ways cockroaches are bad for your health.
Citrus peels for spiders
During rains, the sight of spiders is quite common. But there s an effective home remedy to keep them at bay. All you have to do is rub citrus peels on areas that are highly vulnerable to spiders such as bookshelves, corners of the room and window sills.
Camphor for flies
Not many people know that camphor acts as a potent deterrent for flies. Place few camphor pieces in a bowl and put it in every nook of the house. In case of too many flies, light the camphor and spread the fumes throughout your home to get rid of them. Read about 11 simple and effective ways to keep flies away from your home.
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