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Introduction:
Unwanted pests like bed bugs, cockroaches, and fruit flies can turn your peaceful home into a stressful battlefield. While chemical treatments may be effective, they often come with health risks and environmental concerns. Luckily, nature provides us with powerful, safe alternatives. This DIY bug buster recipe combines natural ingredients that disrupt insect life cycles, repel pests, and create a bug-free zone—all without harsh toxins.
Ingredients:
For Bed Bugs and Roaches:
1 cup white distilled vinegar
10 drops tea tree essential oil (insecticidal and antimicrobial)
10 drops lavender essential oil (repellent and calming scent)
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 cups water
Optional: 1 teaspoon neem oil (potent natural insecticide)
For Fruit Flies:
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dish soap (to break surface tension)
Small jar or bowl
Plastic wrap and rubber band (if using the trap method)
Toothpick (to poke holes)
Preparation:
Bug Spray (for bed bugs and roaches):
In a spray bottle, combine vinegar, essential oils, and water.
Add baking soda slowly—it will fizz.
Optional: Add neem oil and shake well before each use.
Spray directly onto mattress seams, cracks, crevices, and suspected hiding spots.
For roaches, target under sinks, behind appliances, and along baseboards.
Fruit Fly Trap:
Pour apple cider vinegar into a small jar or bowl.
Add the dish soap and stir gently.
If using the covered method, stretch plastic wrap over the top and secure with a rubber band.
Poke small holes in the plastic wrap using a toothpick.
Place near fruit bowls, trash bins, or sink drains to attract and trap fruit flies.
Serving and Storage Tips:
Always shake sprays before use, as oils and water may separate.
Store sprays in a cool, dark place and use within 2–3 weeks for maximum potency.
Replace fruit fly traps every 3–5 days or when full.
Variations:
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