When you have pests in your home or garden, sometimes you want a natural way to get rid of them. Below we are going to look at some of the natural pest control options.
Essential Oils for Pest Control
If you are looking for a way to control pests without having to put a lot of poison out, the good news is that you can use different types of essential oils for pest control. All you have to do is fill a spray bottle with water and add 5-10 drops of these oils below, based on the kind of pest you have. Spray the areas that are affected or saturate some cotton balls and put them in those areas where you’ve spotted the problem.
- Ants – lemon, peppermint, or spearmint
- Fleas – lemongrass, lavender, or peppermint
- Flies – basil, eucalyptus, peppermint, or rosemary
- Mosquitoes – lemongrass, tea tree, or lemongrass
- Roaches – eucalyptus or tea tree
- Spiders – peppermint or spearmint
Along with essential oils, there are other things that you can use for natural pest control that are likely to be in your house.
- Banana peels – great for garden pests, in particular aphids
- Cloves – good for an overabundance of ladybugs
- Coffee grounds – especially good for ants
- Fresh herbs – these are good for dealing with mosquitoes
- Onions – good for spiders
These are some of the natural options for pest control that you can use to get rid of pests without having to worry about hurting the environment or poisoning other creatures. You can use things that are right in your home and save money as well!
