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God blessed you with this plant because it keeps pests like spiders and mice away from your house.

God blessed you with this plant because it keeps pests like spiders and mice away from your house.

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Mix 10–15 drops of peppermint essential oil with 1 cup of water in a spray bottle. Shake well and spray around:

  • Baseboards
  • Window sills
  • Entryways
  • Attic or basement corners

3. Use Cotton Ball Bombs

Soak cotton balls in peppermint oil and place them in cupboards, closets, or behind appliances where mice and spiders tend to hide.

4. Refresh Weekly

Reapply oil or swap out cotton balls weekly to keep the scent strong and pests away.

💡 Bonus Tip:

Combine peppermint with lemon balm, lavender, or rosemary to create a fragrant and even more effective pest-repelling herb garden.

🧴 Homemade Peppermint Pest Spray Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon witch hazel or white vinegar
  • 15–20 drops of peppermint essential oil

Instructions:

  1. Combine ingredients in a spray bottle.
  2. Shake well before each use.
  3. Spray along cracks, corners, and anywhere bugs creep.

🙌 Final Thoughts

Peppermint isn’t just a blessing for your senses—it’s a true natural guardian for your home. Instead of reaching for toxic sprays or traps, try planting this heaven-sent herb and let its refreshing scent do the work.

It’s simple, safe, and a sweet-smelling way to keep pests far, far away.

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