Bed Bug Chemicals

Ants for example do not like cucumber, cayenne pepper, lemon juice and cinnamon and if you really want to see the back of them, use clove oil or garlic. Cockroaches won't come near catnip, bay leaves, cucumber or garlic. Some herbs and plants in the mint family are renowned for repelling many types of insects and catnip is a member of the mint family.

Fleas will be repelled by citrus oil and you can even wash your pets with lemon scented dishwashing liquid to drive out these creatures. For when fleas are in your carpet, obtain a wide container and put it in the center of the flea-infested area. Fill it partway with soapy water and place a desk lamp adjacent. The fleas will be attracted to the light and warmth of the lamp and leap into the water, however they won't be able to get out. Cedar wood or oil is also good for keeping away fleas amongst other insects, so it is a good solution for pets bedding. Maybe plant a few cedar trees outside your back door too for mosquitoes!

Mosquitoes dislike citronella oil which is obtained from Thai lemon grass, so this is useful when positioned near water ponds where these insects breed. All lemon or citrus oil is good for this purpose and can be used as an inside deterrent too. Marigolds are good for keeping away mosquitoes and many flying insects, so it is a good idea to plant these flowers in a number of prominent spots. Save save the seeds to replant them each year.

Houseflies are repelled by mint, bay leaves, cloves or eucalyptus. Sweet basil can be highly effective too. So you can see just a few of these ingredients can make for safe and natural pest control.