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🪰🦟 Place It in the Kitchen: It Keeps Flies, Mosquitoes, and Other Insects Away Naturally
As warmer weather arrives, so do the uninvited guests — flies, mosquitoes, gnats, and other kitchen pests. Not only are they annoying, but they can also carry bacteria and spoil your food. If you’re tired of swatting or spraying chemicals in your home, there’s a much better — and natural — solution.
With just one simple ingredient, you can repel insects safely and effectively. The best part? You probably already have it in your kitchen!
🌿 The Magic Ingredient: Cloves in a Lemon
This old-fashioned remedy is making a comeback for a reason — it works!
What You Need:
- 1 lemon (fresh and ripe)
- Whole cloves (dried)
Why it works:
- The citrus scent of lemon repels many flying insects.
- Clove oil, naturally present in whole cloves, contains eugenol, a strong insect repellent used in many commercial bug sprays.
🍋🧄 How to Make It
Instructions:
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Stick 6–12 whole cloves into each half, pressing the pointed ends in so they hold firm.
- Place the clove-studded lemon halves in a small bowl or plate.
- Set it on your kitchen counter, windowsill, or dining table.
The combination of citrus and cloves creates a strong but pleasant aroma that deters:
- Flies
- Mosquitoes
- Gnats
- Fruit flies
- Ants
🏡 Other Places to Use It
- Near trash bins
- Around pet food bowls
- On picnic or patio tables
- In bathroom or laundry room windows
Each lemon lasts about 3–5 days before drying out. Simply replace as needed.
