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Pests nowadays are going rampant and some cannot be controlled anymore. These harmful pests ruin farm products like rice, root crops, and even some are residing at home and harm people and household pets. By using a non toxic and safe means of controlling these pests found in the rice fields, gardens and homes, homeowners as well as farmers have peace of mind. The homemade pest control spray became more and more appealing because of the fact that commercial pesticides can harm people, pets, and also to some beneficial insects in the surroundings. The homemade spray for pests uses natural ingredients from home like cayenne pepper, soap, and mint while unlike chemical pesticides that contain harmful ingredients that are very toxic to human being. These natural pesticide sprays are inexpensive and very simple to make compared to commercial products nowadays.

The most dreadful household pests are cockroaches and bed bugs. Although cockroaches can be controlled through food storage and nonstop cleaning practices, there are many measures needed also. Another alternative is merely keeping a bottle of soapy water spray anytime. Spraying roaches will kill them in less time and this spray is also applied to annoying bed bugs at home. The most effective soap contains lye which is very effective in killing pests due to its toxicity as compared to household soap. This kind of homemade soap spray can be also sprayed for ants.

In some other stores, they also recommend catnip tea as a good option in killing pests since this method is already being used and studied by the researchers in one of the universities in Iowa. In fact, this pungent herb has a chemical content known as nepetalactone that effective repels cockroaches. Any person can brew the catnip tea by simply adding one teaspoon of salt, and dried leaves of the catnip to boiling water about six ounces. Then let this seep for at least 8 minutes. Once it is already cold, transfer it in a spray bottle and spray this to the corner of the kitchen where roaches are hiding. This is also perfect to kill bed bugs hiding in the countertops, baseboards, crack wall, and spring box of bed.

Some more ingredients that could successfully repel ants, include peppermint, vinegar, cayenne pepper, cinnamon oil, and clove oil. These ingredients can be combined with two cups of white vinegar, 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper. Then after mixing these ingredients, spray it on the areas where the ants reside. The best method also to use is to brew the tea with the use of dried peppermint steeped in clean water and treat this mixture to the areas which have problems. One way also to repel ants is by leaving a cornmeal in which they reside.

Homemade sprays are also effective for garden pests especially for bugs, mites, aphids and some other kinds of bodied insects. To make a spray, mix one tablespoon of canola oil in three drops of soap with one quart of water. Then spray this mixture of the leaves of the affected plants to eliminate pests without toxins in it. To repel mites, it is also best to spray them with soap, water and a hot pepper sauce.

When it comes to Japanese beetles in the garden, vegetable rodents, and caterpillars, mix garlic, onion, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, and water. Spray the mixture to these pests. For the annoying aphids that harm the leaves of the plants, steep some lemon peel in the hot water for one night and spray it in the morning.

 

Using homemade insect spray at home and in the garden can eliminate them without the negative effects to people and household pets.