7 Safe & Natural Ways to Repel Pests at Home — Without Toxic Chemicals

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✅ 5. Set Traps (Not Bombs)

Use targeted tools instead of spraying poisons everywhere.

Flies
UV light traps or sticky papers
Mosquitoes
CO₂-baited traps or fan traps
Rodents
Snap traps or live catch boxes
Ants
Bait stations (place away from kids/pets)

💡 Avoid foggers — they spread toxins without solving root causes.

✅ 6. Wash Bedding in Hot Water (For Bed Bugs)

If you suspect bed bugs:

  • Wash sheets, pillowcases, blankets in hot water (>120°F / 50°C)
  • Dry on high heat for 30+ minutes
  • Vacuum mattress and furniture thoroughly

🪳 Severe infestations require professional heat treatment — don’t risk spreading them.

✅ 7. Use Fans & Screens (For Mosquitoes)

Mosquitoes are weak fliers.

Run ceiling fans — makes biting harder
Reduces mosquito landings by up to 80%
Sleep under a mosquito net
Especially effective in high-risk areas
Empty standing water weekly
Birdbaths, plant saucers, buckets — all breed mosquitoes

🎯 Prevention beats reaction every time.

❌ Debunking the Myths

❌ “Kerosene kills all insects”
False — ineffective, toxic, and extremely dangerous
❌ “Salt and soap spray eliminates bed bugs”
No — may kill a few on contact, but won’t solve an infestation
❌ “Mixing household items creates powerful pesticides”
Dangerous myth — many combinations release toxic fumes
❌ “Natural means safe”
Not true — even essential oils can be toxic if misused

🚨 When to Call a Professional

Don’t try to handle these alone:

  • Bed bug infestations — need heat treatment or fumigation
  • Termite damage — structural risk
  • Snake sightings inside the home — call animal control
  • Wasps or hornet nests near entry points — removal requires expertise

🛠️ Licensed pest control uses safe, regulated methods — far more effective than DIY bombs.