5 natural and effective ways to keep your home bug-free this summer

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Published on Apr 27, 2023 09:32 am IST

By following these tips, you can enjoy a bug-free summer both inside and outside your home.

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Summer is a season when bugs are more prevalent because the warm and humid weather provides ideal breeding conditions for them. To keep your home bug-free during summer, it's important to take preventative measures such as keeping your house clean, sealing up cracks and gaps, and using natural remedies like essential oils, citrus fruits, vinegar, diatomaceous earth, garlic, and cinnamon. Here are some tips to keep your house bug-free this summer: (Unsplash)

Published on Apr 27, 2023 09:32 am IST

Summer is a season when bugs are more prevalent because the warm and humid weather provides ideal breeding conditions for them. To keep your home bug-free during summer, it's important to take preventative measures such as keeping your house clean, sealing up cracks and gaps, and using natural remedies like essential oils, citrus fruits, vinegar, diatomaceous earth, garlic, and cinnamon. Here are some tips to keep your house bug-free this summer: (Unsplash)

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Citrus fruits: The scent of citrus fruits like lemon, lime, and orange can also deter bugs. Squeeze the juice of these fruits and mix with water to create a natural bug spray. (Unsplash)

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Citrus fruits: The scent of citrus fruits like lemon, lime, and orange can also deter bugs. Squeeze the juice of these fruits and mix with water to create a natural bug spray. (Unsplash)

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Essential oils: Certain essential oils, such as peppermint, lavender, and tea tree oil, can act as natural insect repellents. Add a few drops to a diffuser or spray bottle with water and use it to spray around doors, windows, and other entry points. (Pinterest)

Published on Apr 27, 2023 09:32 am IST

Essential oils: Certain essential oils, such as peppermint, lavender, and tea tree oil, can act as natural insect repellents. Add a few drops to a diffuser or spray bottle with water and use it to spray around doors, windows, and other entry points. (Pinterest)

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Vinegar: A mixture of equal parts vinegar and water can be used as a natural bug spray. The strong smell of vinegar repels insects, and it's safe for use on most surfaces. (Unsplash)

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Vinegar: A mixture of equal parts vinegar and water can be used as a natural bug spray. The strong smell of vinegar repels insects, and it's safe for use on most surfaces. (Unsplash)

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Garlic: Crush a few garlic cloves and mix with water to create a natural bug spray. The strong odour of garlic is known to repel insects. (Unsplash)

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Garlic: Crush a few garlic cloves and mix with water to create a natural bug spray. The strong odour of garlic is known to repel insects. (Unsplash)

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Cinnamon: Cinnamon powder can be sprinkled around entry points or areas where bugs may be hiding. The strong smell of cinnamon is known to repel ants and other insects. (Unsplash)

Published on Apr 27, 2023 09:32 am IST

Cinnamon: Cinnamon powder can be sprinkled around entry points or areas where bugs may be hiding. The strong smell of cinnamon is known to repel ants and other insects. (Unsplash)

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