Many people try do-it-yourself pest control when there is an outbreak of insects in the house, and with the number of chemicals, sprays, powders, etc…there are plenty of options. But there are some natural and non toxic options that may be just as effective without exposing kids, pets, or yourself to the pesticides.

One of the most interesting ways to control pests outside the house is with plants, flowers, etc… that repel a particular insect. For instance, marigolds are known as a natural insect repellent because of their fragrance; natural and nice to look at, it’s win win.

There are natural insecticides out there but did you know that cucumbers can repel ants? There are plenty of these little tips and tricks to try to when it comes to green pest control, here are some of my favorite:

• Catnip naturally repels roaches…place little bags of catnip around the house where the cockroaches like to hang out
• Throw some sage or rosemary on your coals when cooking on a charcoal grill to keep mosquitos from loitering
• Use cloves to repel winged bugs like moths…and cloves smell better than moth balls

Don’t forget, one of the easiest ways to prevent some pest problems is to keep your house clean. If worse comes to worse, you can always call a professional pest control company that has likely dealt with the same pest problem before.

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