Banish Flies, Mosquitoes, and Cockroaches with These Simple Natural Remedies

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Tired of unwanted bugs invading your home? You’re not alone—and the good news is, you don’t need to rely on harsh chemical sprays to keep them away. With just a few everyday ingredients, you can create effective, natural solutions to repel and trap mosquitoes, flies, and cockroaches. These DIY methods are safe, affordable, and surprisingly powerful.

Homemade Mosquito Lure

What You’ll Need:

  • 5 tablespoons sugar

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1 cup hot water

  • 1 packet dry yeast

  • 1 empty 2-liter plastic bottle

Steps:

  1. Cut the bottle in half.

  2. Mix hot water with sugar until dissolved, then let it cool slightly.

  3. Add yeast and baking powder to the mixture—this creates carbon dioxide, which attracts mosquitoes.

  4. Pour the mixture into the bottom half of the bottle.

  5. Invert the top half of the bottle like a funnel and place it into the bottom half.

  6. Wrap the bottle with black paper or tape and place it in mosquito-prone areas.

This trap works by attracting mosquitoes to the CO₂ and trapping them inside.

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