Mice are often found in kitchens, attracted to food and potential carriers of diseases.
Humane Solutions: Catch and release them using specific cages available in stores. To attract them, cover the cage with newspaper and place dried fruit or cheese inside.
Natural Repellents: Use cloves and peppermint. Place cotton balls or cloves infused with essential oil drops around your home to deter mice.
Natural Remedies for Cockroach Infestations
Powdered Sugar and Baking Soda: Mix one glass of each in a bowl, then transfer the mixture into cups. Place these cups in the kitchen and damp areas. The sugar attracts cockroaches, and the baking soda is lethal to them.
Diatomaceous Earth: A natural pesticide. Spread it in dishes and place in cockroach-prone areas, adding some sugar to attract them. Cucumber slices can also deter insects effectively.
Boric Acid and Sweetened Condensed Milk: Combine equal parts and form into small balls. Place these in areas where cockroaches are present. Repeat the process after three weeks to target the next generation.
Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil: For early infestations, put a few drops on pieces of newspaper and place in affected areas.
Lavender Essential Oil: Apply 5-10 drops on small cotton pieces and distribute them around the house, especially in cabinets. Reapply daily.
White Vinegar: Apply in cockroach gathering spots, like under furniture and behind sinks. The smell drives them away.
Eradicating Bedbugs from Your MattressNatural Methods for Pest Control in Your Home
Dealing with Mice
Capture and release using specialized cages.
Repel with cloves and peppermint oil-infused cotton balls.
Cockroach Control
Use a mix of powdered sugar and baking soda.
Spread diatomaceous earth with a bit of sugar.
Combine boric acid and sweetened condensed milk.
Employ lemon eucalyptus and lavender essential oils.
Apply white vinegar in cockroach-prone areas.
Eradicating Bedbugs from Your Mattress
Wash Bedding: Remove and wash all linens, pillowcases, and curtains using the hot cycle. Dry on high heat for at least 30 minutes. Note: This method is suitable for cotton garments only.
Clean Mattress: Scrub your mattress thoroughly with a hard brush. Then, vacuum it meticulously from top to bottom.
Cover with Clean Linens: Only use clean linens after ensuring the mattress is bedbug-free.
Disposal Caution: If the infestation is severe, you may need to dispose of the mattress. Cover it with plastic before disposal to prevent spreading bedbugs.
Prevention: Mix equal parts water with essential oils (clove, lavender, tea tree, or cinnamon). Apply this mixture on furniture, beds, curtains, and other surfaces.
Ant Prevention
Attractants: Ants are drawn to sweet substances.
Remedies: Use a combination of sugar and boric acid. Cinnamon, cloves, paprika, peppermint, and coffee grounds can repel ants effectively.
Fruit Flies: Clean areas around the fruit drawer with a towel soaked in warm water to eliminate fruit flies.