Source: Natural Living Ideas
What does summer mean to you? To most, summer means pool time, cookouts, county fairs, and camping trips. But, if you ‘re like me, summertime means one thing: bugs. Anytime I go outside during the summer, I am fighting swarms and swarms of insects that want nothing more than to feast on me! That is NOT my idea of summer fun!
Since I also don’t like using chemical insect repellents that contain DEET, I am always looking for more natural ways to keep the bugs away from me, my home and my garden! If you’re like me, read on for some tips to naturally repel insects, so you can get back to enjoying your summer!
1. Cedar
If you have moth issues, natural cedar is a great way to keep them away. Since moths have a natural aversion to cedar, you can buy cedar blocks (such as these ones) or shavings and place them in your closet or dresser in order to keep those pesky little bugs from chewing through all your clothes and other fabrics. For more info on moths, and the havoc they can wreak on your home, here’s a great article from the Queen of home herself:https://www.marthastewart.com/264609/the-basics-of-mothproofing.
2. Citrus Peels
Here’s a great tip for keeping spiders out of your home, and it smells lovely too! You can use the peels of any citrus fruits to rub down any areas of your house that spiders have been frequenting, like windowsills or bookshelves. An added perk? Citrus peels also make a great natural furniture polish for wood surfaces!
3. Lemon Eucalyptus Oil
Experts say that lemon eucalyptus oil is just as effective as DEET in repelling mosquitoes! Lemon eucalyptus oil can also be used to prevent deer tick bites. Learn more about the many uses of eucalyptus oil here.
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4. Garlic
Want an easy (and tasty!) way to keep the mosquitoes off of you? Just eat lots of garlic! When your body secretes the garlic, bugs will be able to sense it, and they will steer clear of you! You can also get the same effect by sprinkling garlic powder around your home if you don’t want to battle garlic breath!
5. White Vinegar
Do you have an ant issue? Just put some white vinegar in a spray bottle, and lightly spritz areas where ants like to hang out. Make sure to test the solution first if you are going to be using it on carpet or colored fabric. White vinegar has so many great uses around the house!
Related Article: Nature’s Miracle — 45 Uses for Vinegar
6. Herbs
If you’re looking for a great way to keep bugs from ever getting into your house in the first place, plant some fragrant herbs around both the front and back doors of your house. Not only will these herbs keep insects from making themselves at home, but they will also liven up all your dishes in the kitchen! Some great choices are catnip, lemongrass, garlic, mint, citronella, basil, and even bay leaves!
7. Keep A Clean House
Now, this tip isn’t as much fun as some of the others, but keeping a clean house is a great way to keep pests out. Make sure to dust regularly, vacuum and wash all surfaces with soapy water frequently to keep pests from making themselves at home in your home!
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8. Cinnamon
Sprinkling cinnamon around the house is a great way to keep bugs out. Experts say that if you sprinkle the cinnamon in a line around the bugs’ point of entry, they will not cross it! Another interesting tip? Some folks say sprinkling cinnamon in kid’s sandboxes can keep bugs from hanging out in there as well!
9. Baby Powder
Some folks might not consider baby powder to be a natural substance, but to me, it’s better than that yucky DEET! Baby powder sprinkled all around is said to repel bees and wasps, so you might want to think about it if you have those little suckers hanging around your house!
10. Chalk
Sounds crazy, but apparently ants are afraid of chalk! Not really afraid, but it’s true that they will avoid walking through chalk! So, if you want to keep them out, draw chalk lines around your house, and they will not want to cross them!
11. Cucumber Slices
Want to keep ants off your kitchen counters? Just slice up a cucumber and leave it laying around! Ants hate it, and they will try to stay as far away as possible!
Related Article: Nature’s Miracle — 45 Uses for Vinegar
12. Dryer Sheets
It might sound like an old wives tale, but it actually works! Putting a dryer sheet in your pocket while you are hiking, camping or gardening can keep mosquitoes, gnats, and other insects out of your way! It sounds funny, but it’s way easier than slathering on the bug spray, and your clothes will smell spectacular!
13. Onion
A common insect repellent trick from the senior crowd? Slice up some onions, toss ’em in a bowl of water, and the bugs will run far away! You can also use onion plants in your garden as “companion plants”, to keep the bugs from attacking their partner plants!
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I want to know why I get bit repeatedly when others do not
It has to do with levels of carbon monoxide released when we breathe. (As to why some get eaten alive, and others don’t get bit at all)
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