Whether in the
garden, yard or in the house,
all of
us have, at one time or another, had
to deal
with pests.
Here
are some ways to get rid of insects and
other
pests without spending a lot on expensive
products.
1.
For garden pests, make a mixture of 1 tablespoon
liquid
dishwashing soap and 1 cup of cooking oil.
Mix
about 3 tablespoons of this concentrate with a
quart
of water in a pump bottle and spray on plants.
Another
recipe for insect control: soak citrus rind
(lemon,
orange, grapefruit) in water for a few days.
Pour
the water into a pump bottle and spray on
plants.
2.
Sprinkle cayenne pepper around plants to keep
cats
away.
3.
Cucumber peel on a kitchen shelf will deter ants.
You can
also try washing or spraying your cabinets
with
vinegar and water.
4.
Basil is a natural insect repellent. Keep a pot
in your
kitchen. Take a few leaves along with you
on a
picnic and put them out on the table to keep the
flies
away.
5.
Bay leaves in your pantry will keep pests away.
A bay
leaf in a container of flour, cornmeal, or cereal
will
keep weevils out.
6.
Plant peppermint around your house. It will keep
ants
out and it repels mice also.
7.
Also cinnamon sprinkled around your foundation is
said to
keep ants out.
8.
Weeds are not really pests, but they can be really
pesky!
Hot water will kill most unwanted plants --just
boil
some water and pour it over the plant you want to
kill.
Some weeds may require more than one dousing!
9.
Mint teabags can be used in your clothing drawers or
in your
closet to repel moths.
Cyndi
Roberts is the editor of the "1 Frugal Friend 2 Another"
bi-weekly
newsletter and founder of the website of the same name.
Visit http://www.cynroberts.com
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