How to make non-toxic insecticide at home

Vegetable oil

Homemade insecticides are made from vegetable oils mixed with mild soap, have strong effects on some nasty insects such as bed bugs, ticks, thrips…

Put 1 cup of vegetable oil with 1 tablespoon of soap in a spray bottle, shake well. When using, you add 1 liter of water to the above mixture, shake well and spray directly on the surface with insects.

Soap

To make a basic soap spray, mix 1/2 teaspoon of mild liquid soap, 20-30 drops of your choice of essential oils with 1 quart of water. Spray the mixture directly onto the insect surface.

The product can be used as needed, should be avoided in the hot morning as well as in the evening.

Garlic

Garlic has a pungent aroma that can be used as a natural insect repellent.

Put 1 garlic clove in a blender with a small glass of water, leave the mixture overnight and then pour it into a spray bottle. Add 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon mild liquid soap, and enough water to fill the jar.

Chili or pepper

Garlic, chili, and pepper can also be used as home insecticides. Mix 1 tablespoon of chili powder or pepper with 1 liter of water and 1 teaspoon of mild liquid soap, so filter out the chili baits, to avoid choking on the spray head when using.

Remember to wear gloves when handling and using insect sprays made from chili peppers.

Tomato

Tomatoes are effective against aphids and other insects. You cut 2 cups of fresh tomatoes, cook in 1 liter of water. Put in a blender to puree, filter out the residue and put water in a spray bottle.

We hope that lassho.edu.vn has provided you with useful information to safely kill insects. Keeping the house clean, minimizing the dirt and wet corners is the best way to prevent insects from invading your family.

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