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Insect natural spray: simple and effective
Chemical sprays can be dangerous for you, your children and your pets. Try this natural alternative that effectively keeps unwanted away.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 glass of vinegar
- 1-2 glass of olive oil
- 1/2 glass of shampoo
Methodology:
- Mix the ingredients in a spray.
- Shake well before each use.
- Spray in the corners of your home, on the door frames or even outside.
This mixture acts as a natural shield against flies and mosquitoes.
Natural herbal repellents
Plants can be your best allies against insects. Some of them spread smells that insects hate.
Lavender essential oil repellent:
Image a sponge of a few drops of lavender essential oil and place it in an area frequented by flies. When the odour attenuates, repeat the application.
Lemon and clove repellent:
Cut a lime in half and plant some 15 cloves. Place the pieces in the parts to be protected. This natural repellent works very well against mosquitoes and flies.
Insect-resistant plants to be adopted
Planting aromatic herbs and specific plants can also naturally keep insects away. The ones that work best:
Against mosquitoes:
- Clear officinal
- Lemon thyme
- Basilic with small leaves
- Dalmatian Pyrèthrum
Against flies:
- Tuber firewood
- Basilic
- Hydrocotyl
Against cockroaches:
- Laurel leaves (to be arranged in areas frequented by cockroaches)
Placing these plants on the window sills, the balconies or in your garden will create a natural barrier.
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