There are many methods of pest control, some of which focus on preventing pests, some on repelling them, and some on eliminating them. Prevention is always key to maintaining a pest free home – but if they do manage to get by your defenses, check out these DIY natural remedies for tackling the tiny critters.
Mosquitoes are known to have several scents they greatly dislike. By whipping together this easy homemade mosquito repellent, you can keep them at bay without the use of harsh chemicals.
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Spray the solution on yourself before spending time outdoors.
Ants are the number one nuisance pest. They are social insects, so when you see one indoors, you can guess there are others nearby! Use this easy homemade ant bait to reduce the ant population in your home.
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Place the container with cotton balls in an indoor location where you have seen ant activity. They will enter through the holes, taking the bait and returning it to their colony. This solution will eventually eliminate the colony. Make sure to keep out of reach of pets and children.
Fruit flies can be an unbearable nuisance when they congregate in your home. They are small and hard to repel, so the best method is to draw them in instead of repelling them. Follow these instructions for a quick and easy DIY fruit fly trap!
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Place the trap near where you are seeing fruit fly activity. They will be drawn to the sweetness of the vinegar and won’t be able to escape once they enter the small holes in the plastic wrap.
Mice, like many other animals, have an aversion to certain scents. You can use this to your advantage by creating a solution that will help keep them from spending time in your home.
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Spray the solution in areas where there is evidence of mouse activity. Respray every week to renew the scent. You can also spray cotton balls with the solution and place in hard to reach areas. Replace cotton balls with freshly sprayed ones on a weekly basis.
If you have tried natural methods of pest control and are still experiencing issues, it may be time to call in the professionals at Richland Pest & Bee Control. Our tried and true techniques have been proven successful over the last 45 years in business. Give us a call at 1-800-308-9126 for a free quote, or contact us online.
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