{"id":9587,"date":"2025-06-11T15:41:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes-u.arbweb.info\/?p=9587"},"modified":"2025-06-11T15:41:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:41:45","slug":"how-to-keep-rats-and-insects-away-from-the-house-with-garlic-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cocinacasera.arbweb.info\/es\/how-to-keep-rats-and-insects-away-from-the-house-with-garlic-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to keep rats and insects away from the house with garlic?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Garlic is much more than a cooking ingredient: its strong smell and antibacterial properties make it an excellent natural repellent against rats and insects.<\/p>\n

Here are several ways to use garlic to keep these pests away, with simple tricks you can apply at home.<\/p>\n

1. Fresh garlic cloves as a natural barrier<\/h2>\n

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What you need:<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Fresh garlic cloves
\n\u2013 Cloth bags or small containers<\/p>\n

Procedure:<\/strong>
\nCrush several cloves of garlic so that they release their aroma as much as possible.<\/p>\n

Place them in small cloth bags or open containers.<\/p>\n

Distribute these bags near cracks in the walls, dark corners, holes, and other areas where you have noticed the presence of rats.<\/p>\n

Trick:<\/strong>\u00a0Renew the contents every 3 to 5 days to maintain their effectiveness. You can also add a few drops of peppermint oil to the bag to enhance the repellent effect.<\/p>\n

2. Garlic Spray for Corners and Corners<\/h2>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong>
\n\u2013 5 to 6 garlic cloves, crushed
\n\u2013 1 cup of water
\n\u2013 Dish soap<\/p>\n

Preparation and use:<\/strong>
\nBoil the crushed garlic in a cup of water for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

Let cool, strain and pour the liquid into a spray bottle. I added a few drops of dish soap to make the liquid adhere better to the surfaces.<\/p>\n

Spray the mixture on baseboards, door and window frames, corners, and anywhere rats can enter.<\/p>\n

Advice:<\/strong>\u00a0If the smell is too strong for your liking, you can prepare the spray and use it only at night, ventilating during the day.<\/p>\n

3. Garlic powder for difficult areas<\/h2>\n

What you need:<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Garlic powder
\n\u2013 Black pepper or cayenne pepper (optional)<\/p>\n

Use:<\/strong>
\nSprinkle garlic powder directly into corners where rats often pass or where you suspect they hide.<\/p>\n

If you want to reinforce the effect, mix it with black or cayenne pepper.<\/p>\n

Trick:<\/strong>\u00a0This method is ideal for places where liquid cannot be sprayed, such as behind appliances or in cracks in the floor.<\/p>\n

4. Mixes with other natural repellents<\/h2>\n

Garlic can be combined with white vinegar, peppermint essential oil, or eucalyptus to enhance its effect. A good option is to prepare small capsules with crushed garlic and a few drops of peppermint oil, placing them in open jars in strategic places in the home.<\/p>\n

Bonus Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Alternate ingredients each week to prevent pests from getting used to the smell.<\/p>\n

How to Use Garlic Against Household Insects<\/h2>\n

In addition to rats, garlic is a great ally for repelling common insects such as ants, mosquitoes, and spiders. Here are some effective methods:<\/p>\n

1. Garlic spray for insects:<\/h3>\n

Use the same preparation of garlic spray (garlic boiled with water), but this time I added a few drops of vegetable or dishwasher oil to make it adhere better to surfaces such as walls, floors or window frames.
\nSpray at entry points, baseboards and corners.<\/p>\n

Trick:<\/strong>\u00a0For maximum effectiveness, apply it at night before sleeping.<\/p>\n

2. Garlic cloves placed in key areas:<\/h3>\n

Crush garlic cloves and place them in small containers near windows, doors, under the sink, or where you\u2019ve noticed insect activity.<\/p>\n

Advice:<\/strong>\u00a0Renew the garlic cloves every 3 or 4 days to maintain their effect.<\/p>\n

3. Garlic cleansing water:<\/h3>\n

When cleaning your kitchen or bathroom, add a few crushed garlic cloves to the bucket of water. This simple trick scares away insects without affecting people or pets.<\/p>\n

Trick:<\/strong>\u00a0Let the garlic sit for a few minutes in the water before starting the cleanse so that it releases its active compounds well.<\/p>\n

4. Planting garlic in the garden:<\/h3>\n

If you have a garden or orchard, planting garlic around the perimeter helps keep away not only insects, but also other pests that damage plants.<\/p>\n

Advice:<\/strong>\u00a0Plant garlic near vulnerable crops like tomatoes or lettuce to protect them naturally.<\/p>\n

Try different combinations until you find the most effective one for your case and always keep cleanliness and order as a preventive basis!<\/p>\n\n

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