When insects have invaded your home, there are lots of nontoxic ways to get them to leave. There are a lot of reasons you would want to consider these better natural remedies. There have been several studies which have linked certain types of cancers to pesticides. Avoid risking your loved ones health and consider some of these less toxic ways to keep the pests out of your home.
Here are some ways to get rid of pests naturally:
- Ants | Lemon juice. Cinnamon. Peppermint. Sounds like the ingredients for a great recipe, but they’re really some simple remedies to keep ants from invading your home.
- Houseflies | From flypaper to flytraps, there are simple no-chemical ways to get rid of pesky flies. Maybe a bag of water might even keep them from ever coming into your house!
- Stink bugs | You know it when you back one of these odiferous insects into a corner. Fortunately, a little dish soap might be a simple solution to get rid of stink bugs.
- Roaches | Put down that bug spray and find a safer way to control insects that have invaded your home. It can take a while to get rid of these hardy critters, but there are nontoxic methods to keep roaches out of your house. It starts with lots of cleaning, and then sealing up the spots where they get inside.
- Fruit flies | These annoying tiny pests love your leftover fruits and veggies. If you don’t want to share, try setting a delicious trap for the fruit flies. (It’s also smart, of course, to get rid of the tempting treats that lured them in.) The artificial sweetener in Truvia could also be a safe pesticide, according to a new study. The study was limited to fruit flies, but researchers say erythritol shows promise to wipe out other insects too.
- Gnats | These irritating bugs go where the moisture is, so get rid of temptations like rotting bananas and soft potatoes. If that doesn’t do it, some solutions for removing gnats naturally include dish soap, vinegar and lots of hand clapping.
- Fleas | If these bloodsuckers managed to infest your dog or cat and have taken up residence in your carpet and upholstery, don’t grab a flea bomb. First, go get your vacuum cleaner. Then consider boric acid, diatomaceous earth or flea traps to get rid of fleas naturally in your house.
