“Keep Pests at Bay Naturally with Simple DIY Remedies!”
If you’re looking for an effective and natural way to keep flies and cockroaches out of your home, these homemade repellents use common household ingredients to create a safe, chemical-free solution. They’re easy to make, non-toxic, and effective for long-lasting protection.
1. Fly Repellent Spray 🦟
Ingredients:
1 cup apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
1/2 cup water
10–15 drops essential oil (lavender, eucalyptus, or peppermint)
1 teaspoon dish soap
Instructions:
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, and essential oil in a spray bottle.
Add the dish soap and shake well.
Spray around windows, doors, kitchen counters, and trash cans where flies gather.
2. Cockroach Repellent Balls 🐜
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons boric acid powder (available at hardware stores)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon flour
2–3 tablespoons water
Instructions:
Mix the boric acid, sugar, and flour in a bowl.
Add water gradually to form a dough-like consistency.
Roll the mixture into small balls.
Place the balls in areas where cockroaches are commonly seen, such as under sinks, near drains, or in dark corners.
Note: Keep boric acid away from children and pets as it can be harmful if ingested.
3. Citrus Peels for Flies and Cockroaches 🍊
