Ingredients:
2 tablespoons baking soda
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 lemon (sliced)
8–10 whole cloves
1 cup water
10–15 drops citrus or orange essential oil
Spray bottle
Instructions:
Prepare the Spray Base
Boil 1 cup of water with the sliced lemon and whole cloves for about 10 minutes.
Cool the Mixture
Allow the liquid to cool, then strain it to remove the lemon slices and cloves.
Add Essential Oil
Mix in 10–15 drops of citrus or orange essential oil and stir well.
Fill the Spray Bottle
Pour the mixture into a clean spray bottle.
Apply the Spray
Spray around doors, windows, kitchen corners, and areas where insects are commonly seen.
Use Baking Soda Mix for Crawling Pests
Combine baking soda and powdered sugar, then sprinkle the mixture in cracks, corners, and under appliances.
Tips:
Reapply the spray every 2–3 days for better results.
Focus on entry points and dark corners where pests hide.
Keep the house clean and dry to prevent attracting insects.
Store food in sealed containers to avoid ant infestations.
For heavy infestations, consider professional pest control along with home remedies.
