Nov
07
Repel Ants and Aphids
Ants and Aphids can be deterred by growing Spearmint, Peppermint and Pennyroyal.
Nov
02
Keeping cats out of children’s play box
Pour vinegar around the children’s sand box to keep cats (and a few other critters) from using it as their litter box. Reapply about every two months just to be sure. Also you can sprinkle a little vinegar on your garden paths and patios to help keep cats away.
Nov
02
Fruit fly trap
2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar 1 small piece overripe fruit Plastic wrap If you happen to have a fruit fly infestation thanks to an overripe piece of fruit in the house, here’s a surefire formula to get rid of those little gnat-like creatures. Make a trap by placing a small piece of overripe fruit […]
Nov
02
Fly Control
Grow mint and/or basil which repel flies, and smell good to humans.
Nov
02
Fleas be gone
1 handful salt If your pets have been afflicted with fleas, the problem most likely has spread to your carpets. To battle the bugs, sprinkle a handful of salt evenly over your carpet before you go to bed (make sure to keep pets out of area as they may be tempted to lick it up). […]
Nov
02
Discouraging ants
If you have problems with ants and other insects invading your home, they are probably crossing your doorways and windowsills. If you pour vinegar across the opening sill, it stops them from crossing.
Oct
25
Biodegradable bug and fly spray
Spraying bugs inside the home means that you get chemicals on carpets and furniture. Try filling an old water pistol with vinegar. You can then spray the offending insect without damaging the decor. This is alleged to work on cockroaches as well.
Oct
23
Ants, Roaches, Fleas be gone
Juice of 4 lemons, or more for ants 2 quarts(2 liters) water Just as vampires allegedly loathe garlic, many insects appear to despise the power of lemon juice, especially roaches, fleas, and ants. To get rid of roaches and fleas, make an effective floor-washing solution by adding the lemon juice (along with the rinds) to […]
Oct
23
Anthill Antidote
1 handful lemon peel 1 cup (250ml) warm water If you have a serious problem with ants, the power of lemon will persuade them to move to another location. Throw a handful of chopped lemon peel into the food processor and while the machine is running, slowly add the water to make a lemony liquid. […]