{"id":2975,"date":"2023-09-09T18:24:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T18:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/all-recipes.arbweb.info\/?p=2975"},"modified":"2023-09-09T18:24:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T18:24:09","slug":"an-old-trick-that-eliminates-flies-and-cockroaches-from-the-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cocinacasera.arbweb.info\/es\/an-old-trick-that-eliminates-flies-and-cockroaches-from-the-house\/","title":{"rendered":"An old trick that eliminates flies and cockroaches from the house"},"content":{"rendered":"

The presence of insects in a house causes a lot of nuisance.\u00a0Between fly defections, mosquito bites and bacteria carried by cockroaches, life quickly becomes unbearable.\u00a0It is necessary, in this case, to react quickly in order to avoid an invasion of these not very pleasant creatures.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, there are several effective methods that pose no danger to your health or the environment.\u00a0So you can easily make your own insecticides with products you use every day at home.<\/p>\n

1 \u2013 Homemade insect traps
\nUnlike insect traps offered in stores, these are ecological, cost almost nothing and are terribly effective.<\/p>\n

Apple Cider Vinegar Trap
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\u2013 Cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar.
\n\u2013 Liquid dishwashing detergent.
\n\u2013 A glass bowl.
\n\u2013 A plastic film.
\n\u2013 A toothpick.<\/p>\n

Pour 2 to 3 cm of cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar into the bowl.\u00a0Then add a few drops of liquid dish detergent and shake to dissolve.\u00a0By laying the bowl in the infested area in the evening, you will find many dead insects the next day.\u00a0It seems that the darkness and the coolness of the night attract them more.<\/p>\n

Flies and other insects are attracted to vinegar because of the smell that resembles that of rotting fruit.\u00a0By approaching it to feed, they will drown thanks to the detergent.<\/p>\n

Trap with fruit:
\nPlace an old piece of skinless fruit in the bowl.\u00a0Cover it tightly with plastic wrap.\u00a0Make many small holes in the plastic with a toothpick.\u00a0Fruit flies will enter the trap without being able to exit.<\/p>\n

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2 \u2013 100% natural spray
\nThis is a simple, chemical-free and cheap solution to get rid of those unwanted visitors once and for all.<\/p>\n

Ingredients:
\n\u2013 \u00bd glass of vinegar.
\n\u2013 \u00bd glass of olive oil.
\n\u2013 \u00bd glass of shampoo.<\/p>\n

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Pour the 3 ingredients into a spray bottle and then shake this mixture.\u00a0All you have to do is spray the liquid in the different corners of the house.<\/p>\n

3 \u2013 A repellent based on essential oil of lavender
\nPut a few drops of essential oil of lavender on a sponge then place it in a place frequented by flies and leave to act.\u00a0Repeat the operation as soon as the smell has disappeared.<\/p>\n

4- A natural repellent with lemon and cloves
\nThis grandmother\u2019s tip consists of cutting a lemon (preferably green) in half and then sticking about fifteen cloves on each side.
\nThe mixture of the 2 perfumes is a natural repellent against mosquitoes and flies.\u00a0After a few days, the pulp of the lemon will color and take on a brown hue.\u00a0This operation must be repeated every week.<\/p>\n

Other tips for chasing insects:
\nAnti-insect plants
\nSome fragrant plants have a repellent effect on insects.\u00a0Simply plant them in containers and place them on window sills and balconies to create a natural barrier.<\/p>\n

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Against mosquitoes
\n\u2013 Lemon balm.
\n\u2013 Lemon thyme.
\n\u2013 Small-leaved basil.
\n\u2013 Dalmatian pyrethrum.<\/p>\n

Against flies
\n\u2013 Tuberous chervil.
\n\u2013 The foot of basil.
\n\u2013 Warbler mint.<\/p>\n

Against cockroaches
\nBay leaves (to be placed in places frequented by these critters).<\/p>\n

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In order to avoid or limit an invasion of insects, it is essential to eliminate all the factors facilitating their development.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Put foodstuffs in airtight glass or plastic boxes.
\n\u2013 Clean the kitchen after meals.
\n\u2013 Remove leftover food and crumbs.
\n\u2013 Keep the trash can closed and empty it frequently.
\n\u2013 Wash the dishes after each meal.
\n\u2013 Do not leave standing dishwater.
\n\u2013 Clean work surfaces.
\n\u2013 Remove grease deposits from cooking appliances.
\n\u2013 Promptly repair water leaks.
\n\u2013 Regularly clean and ventilate the ventilation.
\n\u2013 Never block the air vents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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