effective DIY natural

 effective DIY natural remedies to repel and trap mosquitoes, flies, and cockroaches using everyday ingredients. These methods are safe, affordable, and chemical-free:

🦟 For Mosquitoes

1. Lemon & Clove Repellent

How to Use:

Cut a lemon in half.

Stick 5–10 cloves into the flesh of each half.

Place near windows, beds, or outdoor seating areas.

🟩 Why it works: Mosquitoes hate the smell of both lemon and clove.

2. DIY Mosquito Spray

Ingredients:

1 cup witch hazel or water

10 drops citronella essential oil

10 drops eucalyptus or lavender oil

Instructions:

Mix in a spray bottle.

Spray on exposed skin and around doorways.

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🪰 For Flies

1. Apple Cider Vinegar Trap

How to Use:

Pour apple cider vinegar into a small bowl.

Add a few drops of dish soap.

Cover with plastic wrap and poke small holes.

🟩 Why it works: Flies are attracted to the vinegar, but the dish soap breaks the surface tension and traps them.

2. Herbal Repellent

Boil together:

2 cups water

A handful of mint, basil, or rosemary

Let cool, pour into a spray bottle, and spritz around entryways and countertops.

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🪳 For Cockroaches

1. Baking Soda & Sugar Bait

How to Use:

Mix equal parts sugar and baking soda (e.g., 3 tbsp each).

Place small amounts in shallow lids or bottle caps and set in roach-prone areas.

🟩 Why it works: Sugar attracts them, and baking soda reacts with their digestive system, killing them.

2. Bay Leaves

Crush dry bay leaves and sprinkle in cupboards, under sinks, or corners.

🟩 Why it works: Roaches hate the strong smell but it's safe for pets and humans.

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Bonus Tip: Seal and Clean

Keep food sealed, garbage covered, and surfaces clean.

Seal cracks and entry points with caulk or weatherstripping to stop new bugs from entering.