When warm weather arrives, so do pests like ants and mosquitoes. Instead of using chemical sprays with harsh odors and health risks, you can make a safe, natural bug repellent at home with common ingredients.
Why choose homemade?
Safer – Avoid chemicals like DEET that can irritate skin and harm pets or children. Eco-friendly – Natural sprays made with vinegar, oils, and plant-based ingredients break down easily and don’t pollute. Affordable – Made with pantry staples like vinegar, oil, and shampoo, costing only pennies per batch.
Ingredients:
½ cup white vinegar (repels bugs)
½ cup olive or vegetable oil (creates barrier)
½ cup shampoo (blends ingredients, adds cleaning power)
Optional: lemon juice, essential oils (citronella, peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender).
Instructions:
Mix vinegar, oil, and shampoo in a bowl; add optional scents.
Pour into a clean spray bottle.
Apply to windowsills, door frames, trash cans, patio furniture, and baseboards.
Shake before use; reapply daily in high-traffic bug areas.
This vinegar-oil-shampoo blend deters insects, suffocates small pests, and leaves no toxic residue.
A simple, effective solution passed down for generations, it protects your home naturally.