DIY Natural Bug Repellent Recipe: Banish Flies, Mosquitoes & Cockroaches
Tired of buzzing flies, biting mosquitoes, or creepy cockroaches in your home? Instead of reaching for chemical sprays, try this easy, all-natural bug repellent recipe made from ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. It’s a safe, affordable, and eco-friendly way to keep your home pest-free without harming your family or pets.
This recipe works by combining strong, natural scents and properties that repel insects or disrupt their sense of smell and survival leaving your space fresher—and bug-free.
Ingredients
1 cup white vinegar – Acts as a powerful base and disrupts insect scent trails, especially for cockroaches.
10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil – Naturally repels mosquitoes and flies with its strong scent.
10 drops of peppermint essential oil – A strong-smelling oil that repels cockroaches and flying insects.
1 tablespoon dish soap – Helps the mixture stick to surfaces and acts as a light insecticide against soft-bodied bugs.
1 cup water – Dilutes the solution for safe use on most surfaces.
Spray bottle – For easy application in problem areas.
Instructions
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