How to deal with pests in the house: top 5 natural remedies

Pests such as rats, mice, and bedbugs are a big annoyance, sneaking into different parts of your home and causing damage to property, often resulting in hefty bills.

Not only are they difficult to get rid of, but these pests can also infect food, which leads to serious illnesses. OBOZ.UA will tell you about five home remedies that help to avoid pests in your home.

Coffee grounds

This trick involves using the leftovers from your morning cup of coffee, as most insects hate the smell of coffee grounds.

Using this inside your home in and around corners and in cracks where insects usually appear can help scare them away. It's a useful technique because it doesn't require any additional costs.

White vinegar

When ants invade your home, they often leave a trail that is followed by the rest of their colony.

This is where white vinegar comes in handy. It is worth mixing it with water and peppermint oil, because this mixture is great for removing these traces that should stop ants.

Onions

One of the unconventional solutions to avoid spiders is to use onions on a daily basis. It turns out that onions not only make you cry, but they can also scare away spiders if you cut them into slices and put them in a bowl filled with water.

If you put it in a place where there are always unwanted visitors, the strong smell will help keep them away.

Soap spray

If you are worried about pests on plants, soap spray can be your savior.

A great way to prevent pests from eating your plants and infesting your home is to mix a spoonful of liquid soap and water in a spray bottle.

Salt

As it turns out, salt is an ideal natural product for killing fleas. By sprinkling it on the carpet or other areas that you suspect are infested and leaving it on for a day, you will get rid of these pests and their eggs. After that, the next day, be sure to sprinkle salt to prevent their return.

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