Apple Cider Vinegar Trap:
What You Need: Cider/balsamic vinegar, liquid dishwashing detergent, a glass bowl, plastic wrap, and a toothpick.
How To: Pour 2-3 cm of vinegar in the bowl, add some detergent and mix. Cover with plastic wrap and puncture with a toothpick. Insects are attracted to the vinegar but are trapped due to the detergent.
Fruit Trap:
How To: Put an overripe fruit in a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap and punch small holes using a toothpick. Fruit flies enter but cannot escape.
Natural Insecticide Spray:
Ingredients: Equal parts of vinegar, olive oil, and shampoo.
How To: Mix in a spray bottle and spray around infested areas.
Lavender Essential Oil Repellent:
How To: Place a few drops of lavender essential oil on a sponge and keep it in insect-prone areas. Refresh as needed.
Lemon & Clove Repellent:
How To: Cut a green lemon in half and stick about fifteen cloves into each half. This mixture repels mosquitoes and flies. Replace weekly.
Plants that Repel Insects:
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