Tired of pesky insects invading your home? Flies buzzing, mosquitoes biting, or cockroaches lurking where they shouldn’t? 🌿 Here’s a simple guide to natural repellents you can try today — plus a look at how well they actually work, and an extra effective trick to add to your arsenal!

1. 🧪 Homemade Mosquito Trap (Yeast + Sugar Method)

How it works:

• Mix 1 cup of water and 5 tablespoons of sugar in a small pot. Dissolve over low heat.
• Once cooled, add 1 tablespoon of yeast.
• Cut the top off a 2-liter bottle and invert it into the bottom to form a funnel.
• Pour in the sugar-yeast mixture, tape the two parts together, and wrap the bottle in dark paper or cloth.
• Place it where mosquitoes gather.

✅ Does it work?
Yes — moderately. The CO₂ released from yeast fermentation mimics human breath and attracts mosquitoes. It’s not a miracle, but it can catch quite a few if placed in the right spot.

2. 🌿 Bay Leaf & Clove Spray

How to make it:

• Simmer 1 cup of water with 15 bay leaves and 20 cloves for 10 minutes.
• Let it cool, strain it, and pour into a spray bottle.
• Spray in areas where cockroaches or flies are a problem.

✅ Is it effective?
This spray has a strong, pungent scent that most insects hate — especially roaches. It won’t kill them, but it may drive them away or make them think twice about nesting nearby.

3. 💧 Multi-Insect Repellent Spray (3 Ingredients)

What you’ll need:

• 1/2 cup of regular shampoo
• 1/2 cup of white vinegar
• 1/2 cup of vegetable oil

Mix all in a spray bottle and shake well before each use. Spray around doorways, windowsills, and under appliances.

✅ Does it help?
It acts as a suffocating barrier on small insects and leaves behind an unpleasant texture and smell that most pests avoid. It works best when reapplied regularly.

4. 🕯️ Bonus: Lemon + Clove Repellent (Highly Effective for Flies)

Cut a lemon in half and insert 8–10 whole cloves into each half. Place them in rooms, near windows, or outside on patios.

✅ Why it works:
The citrus and clove scent combo is a natural fly repellent. It doesn’t kill them but works incredibly well to repel them — especially in kitchens and eating areas.

⚠️ Final Thoughts: Are These Truly Effective?

Natural remedies are gentle, non-toxic, and usually safe around kids and pets — but they may not always match the immediate punch of chemical sprays.

However, used consistently, these DIY tricks can:

• Reduce the number of pests
• Deter nesting and reproduction

• • Make your space less appealing to insects