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Introduction:
Garlic, a common kitchen ingredient, is more than just a flavor enhancer for your meals. It is a powerful, eco-friendly natural repellent for a variety of household pests. With its strong scent and potent sulfur compounds, garlic can help keep mice, flies, lice, cockroaches, mosquitoes, and even lizards at bay. This guide will show you how to effectively use garlic to tackle pest issues without harmful chemicals.
1. Garlic Spray for Mosquitoes and Cockroaches
Why It Works:
The strong odor of garlic, combined with its natural sulfur compounds, irritates pests’ sensory systems, making it an effective repellent for mosquitoes and cockroaches.
How to Use:
Ingredients: 3-4 garlic cloves, 1 liter of water, a few drops of liquid soap.
Preparation: Crush or finely chop the garlic cloves and soak them in water for 24 hours. Strain the mixture and add a few drops of liquid soap to help the solution adhere to surfaces.
Application: Transfer the solution to a spray bottle and apply it to areas where pests are likely to hide, such as window sills, doorways, or wall cracks.
Benefits: This garlic spray is a safe, non-toxic alternative to chemical insecticides, making it ideal for homes with children and pets.
2. Garlic Powder for Mice
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