If you have persistent problems with insects at home, it is possible to effectively eliminate them using natural home remedies. Flies and cockroaches are attracted to sweet, fermented smells, making certain household ingredients perfect for creating effective traps.
Moreover, these methods are not only easy to prepare, but they are also safe and inexpensive compared to commercial chemicals. Let’s follow every step of the recipe!
Trap with apple cider vinegar and dish detergent
This method works great for attracting and catching flying insects, especially flies and mosquitoes.
Ingredients:
- Apple cider vinegar
- Dish detergent
- A glass container
- Plastic Film
- Chopsticks
Instructions:
- Fill the glass container with a mixture of apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dish detergent.
- Cover the container with plastic wrap and poke small holes with a toothpick.
- Place the trap in areas where you’ve seen the most insects.
Vinegar attracts insects because of its sweet, fermented smell, while detergent breaks up the surface tension of the liquid, causing insects to become trapped and drown.
Trap with old fruit and cling film
If you don’t have apple cider vinegar on hand, you can try a ripe fruit to attract flies.
Ingredients:
- An old, peeled fruit (banana, apple, or pear)
- Plastic wrap
- A small container
- Chopsticks
Instructions:
- Place the fruit in the container.
- Cover the container with plastic wrap and poke small holes with a toothpick.
- Leave the container in the problem areas.
The smell of the fruit will attract flies, which will enter through the holes but will not be able to get out due to the plastic wrap.
Additional Tips
- If flies or cockroaches persist, regularly clean the areas where you place the traps to avoid food debris that could attract more insects.
- You can also add a teaspoon of sugar to vinegar or fruit to enhance the attraction effect.
- If you have pets or small children at home, be sure to place traps in places out of reach to avoid accidents.
- Reinforcement with natural essences: Use essential oils such as eucalyptus, citronella, or peppermint around the areas where you set traps to keep insects away.
- Avoid humidity: Cockroaches are especially attracted to moisture. Repair leaks and dry surfaces thoroughly after cleaning.
These methods are easy to prepare and very effective at keeping your home insect-free naturally and safely!