There are many methods of pest control, some of which focus on preventing pests, some on repelling them, and some on eliminating them. DIY pest control can be a budget-friendly and eco-conscious solution when dealing with minor infestations. Prevention is always key to maintaining a pest-free home—but if they do manage to get by your defenses, check out these DIY pest control remedies for tackling those tiny critters.
Mosquitoes are known to have several scents they greatly dislike. By whipping together this easy homemade mosquito repellent, you can keep them at bay without the use of harsh chemicals—an excellent addition to your DIY pest control toolkit.
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Spray the solution on yourself before spending time outdoors.
Ants are the number one nuisance pest. Use this easy homemade bait as a form of DIY pest control to reduce the ant population in your home.
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Place the container with cotton balls in an indoor location where you have seen ant activity. They will enter through the holes, taking the bait and returning it to their colony. This solution will eventually eliminate the colony. Make sure to keep out of reach of pets and children.
Fruit flies can be unbearable. Use this quick trap method as part of your DIY pest control plan. Follow these instructions for a quick and easy DIY fruit fly trap!
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Place the trap near where you are seeing fruit fly activity. They will be drawn to the sweetness of the vinegar and won’t be able to escape once they enter the small holes in the plastic wrap.
Looking to keep rodents out naturally? Try this homemade DIY pest control spray for mice. Mice, like many other animals, have an aversion to certain scents. You can use this to your advantage by creating pest prevention method solution that will help keep them from spending time in your home.
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Spray the solution in areas where there is evidence of mouse activity. Respray every week to renew the scent. You can also spray cotton balls with the solution and place in hard to reach areas. Replace cotton balls with freshly sprayed ones on a weekly basis.
Incorporate these natural options into your DIY pest control strategy:
If you’ve tried these DIY pest control solutions and pests are still a problem, it may be time to call the professionals. At Richland Pest & Bee Control, we’ve been protecting Connecticut homes with effective pest solutions for over 45 years.
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