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it forms a smooth liquid. You’ll notice a slight fizz — that’s normal and actually enhances the solution’s power.
Add a few drops of your chosen essential oil. This step helps mask the vinegar smell and provides extra repellent properties.
Pour the mixture into a spray bottle using a funnel or strainer to remove any chunks.
🪟 How to Use It:
- For Mosquitoes
Spray near windows, door frames, and dark corners where mosquitoes might hide. You can also lightly spray near beds, curtains, and under furniture. - For Cockroaches
Focus on areas like kitchen cabinets, under the sink, behind appliances, and along baseboards. Repeat daily for the first few days, then once every few days for maintenance.
⚠️ Always test on a small surface area before spraying on delicate materials or finishes.
🔄 How It Works:
- Onion & Garlic – Naturally repel insects due to their strong smell and sulfur compounds.
- Baking Soda – Disrupts the exoskeleton of cockroaches and helps neutralize odors.
- Vinegar – Deters pests and acts as a cleaning agent.
- Essential Oils – Provide added insect-repelling properties while improving scent.
💡 Extra Tips to Keep Bugs Away:
- Seal food tightly and clean up crumbs or spills immediately.
- Fix leaks — both mosquitoes and cockroaches are drawn to moisture.
- Take out garbage regularly.
- Use screens on windows and doors.
- Keep your home clutter-free to reduce hiding spots.
🏡 Final Thoughts
This homemade pest control spray is a natural, safe, and effective way to take back your home from mosquitoes and cockroaches — without relying on toxic chemicals. With consistent use and good household habits, you’ll notice a clear reduction in these pesky intruders.
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