During the monsoon season, the problem of cockroaches and lizards inside homes becomes unavoidable. The damp and humid atmosphere creates a favourable breeding ground for these pests. While pesticides and chemical products are often used to tackle them, they are not always safe. Instead, natural home remedies can be just as effective. Here are some simple ingredients from the kitchen that can be added to mopping water or sprayed around the house to get rid of cockroaches and lizards. (News18 Telugu)
Camphor and clove oil: Grind 5 to 6 camphor pieces and mix them in water. Add a few drops of clove oil and mop the floor with this solution. The strong smell of camphor and cloves repels cockroaches and lizards while leaving the flooring clean. Placing cloves or clove powder in corners and near doors also prevents insects from entering. (News18 Telugu)
Onion and garlic: Juice extracted from onion and garlic can be mixed with water and sprayed across the house or used for mopping. Their pungent smell naturally drives away cockroaches and lizards. Spraying this solution on furniture, corners, and entry points works well. Alternatively, placing raw onion slices or garlic cloves around the house also keeps pests at bay. (News18 Telugu)
Vinegar and baking soda: Despite regular cleaning, cockroaches and lizards often find their way back. A mixture of vinegar and baking soda, however, can resolve the problem. Add both to mopping water for cleaning. The strong odour created by the combination makes the environment unappealing to pests, forcing them to leave. (News18 Telugu)
Salt and lemon juice: Mix 4 to 5 tablespoons of salt and the juice of two lemons in mopping water. This solution can also be sprayed on walls, flooring, and furniture. It is particularly effective in driving away cockroaches hiding in corners and hard-to-reach spaces. (News18 Telugu)
Bay leaves: The scent of bay leaves is disliked by cockroaches. Crush some dried bay leaves and sprinkle them inside cupboards, shelves, and other spots where cockroaches usually hide. This simple trick quickly forces them out. (News18 Telugu)
Peppermint oil: Peppermint oil’s menthol-rich fragrance works as a natural repellent. Mix 10-15 drops of peppermint oil in water and store it in a spray bottle. Spraying it on baseboards, under sinks, and pest-prone areas helps keep cockroaches and lizards away. (News18 Telugu)
Coffee and tobacco: A combination of coffee powder and tobacco can be fatal to lizards if consumed. Form small balls of this mixture and place them on toothpicks near windows and doors to trap them. However, pet owners must use this method cautiously to avoid accidental harm. (News18 Telugu)
By using these easily available household ingredients, you can keep cockroaches and lizards away without relying on harmful chemicals. These remedies not only safeguard health but also maintain a cleaner, pest-free home environment during the rainy season. (News18 Telugu)
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