Bugs are a common fear for most people, and that’s understandable. Most of them are tiny and easy to lose sight of, and I don’t think I know anyone who prefers large bugs on the loose to smaller ones. But fear not! Here are a few simple ways you can scare the bugs away this spooky season.
Get yourself a Venus flytrap. While it’s difficult for us humans to relate to bugs, some of us find it quite easy to become attached to plants, and one with a functioning mouth that cuts down on your bug problems makes it that much easier. Think of it as a happy, well-fed, natural pesticide, and a pet!
Concoct a garlic solution for bugs that are attracted to light or plants. Most insects are naturally repulsed by the scent of garlic, so bysoaking minced garlic in water for a day,you can create a spray that, when applied to lights, can repel insects all night. When applied to plants, on the other hand, this solution can give plants a sort of “garlic breath” that can repel bugs for weeks. Plus, how do you say no to the added benefit of vampire repellent?
While this is more of a diversion and less of a scare tactic, sometimes placing a sugary substance, like jelly or a soda, far away from your gathering could keep most of the bugs distracted long enough for you to enjoy your evening without swatting away flies or brushing away ants.
It’s no secret that bugs hate smoke. Campfires, citronella, and incense are all great bug repellents that we’ve been using for years. But there are some herbs that you can add to your campfires, such assage and mint, that will increase the fire’s bug repellent capabilities. It’s nice to take a moment to appreciate the horticulturists of the past that unlocked these secrets, too.
This is a common tip, but it’s always worth repeating: disturb standing water! Stagnant water is just begging mosquitoes and other pests to lay their eggs in it, so be sure to pour out and disturb all standing water and puddles after rain.
Ghosts and ghouls are running amok in October, why spend that time being afraid of bugs? Try these tips to combat those persistent pests so you can get back to enjoying the fall festivities!
And as always, if these tips and tricks don’t scare these pests away, you know who to call.Call Now: (321) 499-9114 orfill out our contact form.
Life is good pest-free!
Your bug guy,
Jeff Daniels
FAQs
It's no secret that bugs hate smoke. Campfires, citronella, and incense are all great bug repellents that we've been using for years. But there are some herbs that you can add to your campfires, such as sage and mint, that will increase the fire's bug repellent capabilities.
How to scare pests away? ›
The Smell of Success
Cayenne pepper and hot suace keep out rabbits, gophers, chipmunks, raccoons, and woodchucks. Peppermint Oil will keep away squirrels and mice. Lemon peels, orange peels, or coffee grounds will keep away cats. Citronella, Eucalyptus, and Lavender will keep away rodents - and pests too!
What kills bugs immediately? ›
Windex – Windex is one of the most common and most effective DIY household products for pest control. Windex is toxic to most pests, especially spiders. Spraying window cleaner directly onto small insects like ants or mosquitoes will kill them within a few moments.
What bugs hate vinegar? ›
Vinegar is one of the best ingredients to make a pest control spray. It is effective in repelling ants, mosquitoes, fruit flies, and many others. Creating a mix is quite simple and is considered safe for humans and pets. Acidity of the vinegar is potent enough to kill many pests.
What kills the most bugs? ›
#1 - Advertisem*nt: Omnicide kills more species of insects than any other insecticide.
What keeps any bugs away? ›
Some plants, like lavender, marigold, citronella grass, rosemary, and basil, naturally repel bugs. Lavender is particularly popular as a natural, people-and-pet-safe pest control plant. The aroma of lavender is too strong for small insects and discourages them from flying near the area.
What smell do bugs hate? ›
Bugs hate the smells associated with repellency, such as lavender, citronella, vinegar, peppermint, and geranium. These oils are considered a natural way of driving away bugs from your home without harming you, your family, and other animals.
How to scare beetles away? ›
There are a number of natural pest repellents that you can use to help keep beetles away. These include peppermint oil, cedar oil, cloves, and bay leaves. You can sprinkle these oils or leaves around your home to deter beetles. Call a pest control professional.
What spice keeps bugs away? ›
Clove, and cinnamon are two common spices that are effective in keeping biting insects away.
What kills every bug? ›
Made from crushed fossilized single-cell algae, diatomaceous earth won't hurt humans but it is deadly to insects with an exoskeleton, including bed bugs, flies, stink bugs, spiders, beetles and earwigs. Within 48 hours of coming in contact with DE, bugs will die of dehydration.
Most pests cannot stand the smell of peppermint oil, even though a lot of humans love it. It's also toxic to many insects. Leaving traces of it around the house, particularly in 'hot spots' that tend to attract a lot of pests, can kill some pests and cause others to leave.
What is the best homemade bug killer? ›
Make an All-Purpose Insect Repellent
- 2 cups witch hazel, ½ tsp. Lemongrass or citronella oil, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
- 1 cup isopropyl alcohol, 1 cup water, ½ tsp. catnip oil.
- 1 cup alcohol or witch hazel and 10-20 drops of essential oils such as lemongrass, peppermint, or lemon eucalyptus.
- 1 qt. vinegar, ½ tsp.
Salt Treatments: Great for Your Garden, But Leave Your House to the Pros. Epsom salt can be a safe, organic way to deter beetles and other garden pests from harming your vegetable garden while simultaneously nourishing your plants.
What can I spray on my screen to keep bugs away? ›
All of the screens in your house, both inner and outer, should be treated with citronella. You can also use citronella candles to keep bugs at bay around your patio or deck. As an alternative option to citronella oil, try spritzing some lavender oil onto your screens.
How to repel bugs from a house? ›
10 Natural Insect Repellents For Your Home
- Citronella Oil for Mosquitoes. ...
- Chalk for Ants and Slugs. ...
- Beer for Slugs. ...
- DIY Spider Repellent Spray. ...
- Cinnamon, Paprika or Garlic to Keep Out Ants. ...
- Diatomaceous Earth for Most Insects. ...
- Essential Oils for Ticks. ...
- Garlic Solution on Strips of Cloth.
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What does bug hate? ›
Insects hate peppermint the most. In fact, some insects use the smell of this essential to tame predators. For instance, a stick bug emits a milky substance from the body to fill the air around it with a peppermint scent. This scares the predators as the scent is an unbearable irritant to most insects.
How do I make myself less attractive to bugs? ›
Spray insect repellents like DEET or picaridin on your skin to keep mosquitoes away. Use unscented body wash and shampoo to smell less attractive to mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are drawn to people whose skin emits more lactic acid, ammonia, and carboxylic acids. People who exhale more CO2 are also more attractive.
How do you make bugs not attracted to you? ›
Use repellent.
Ibrahim, the best repellents contain 30% DEET, but less toxic repellents may also be effective, including oils of lemon and eucalyptus, picaridin and IR35-35 formulations. Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide from our skin. DEET interferes with their ability to detect carbon dioxide.
