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Keep Pests Away Without Harmful Chemicals

It’s no secret that the pests come out in the summer. From ants to spiders and everything in between, it often feels as though we have more summertime guests than we desire. Here are some tips to help rid your home of those unwanted pests.

Alternative Pesticides
As a general rule there are not many pesticides you want to use inside the home. If you do have some stubborn pests here a few pesticides you can use inside your home.

Boric Acid for cockroaches
DE (Diatomaceous Earth) for ants, cockroaches and fleas
Borax and Sugar Mixture for ants

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Common Household Deterrents
There are many common household items that can be used to keep indoor pests at bay, sprinkled around entry ways, mixed and sprayed or slipped into cracks. Here are a few items you may have around the house.

Mint Tea Bags and Cloves – ants
Catnip – cockroaches
Citrus – Fleas
Sage or Rosemary on BBQ Coals – Mosquitoes
Bay Leaves, Cloves and Eucalyptus – Flies
Peppermint & Lemon Essential Oils – Spiders

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Smart Habits
There are many ways in which we can eliminate comfortable environments for pests. From removing dust, to cleaning up food, here are some smart habits to get rid of mites, ants, spiders and more!

Vacuum mattresses and pillows
Bathe and comb pets regularly
Remove standing water sources, change birdbath water and pet bowls twice weekly
Use Norwex EnviroCloth® or Scrubby Corner Cloth to clean counter tops after every meal
Store food in containers that seal tightly
Put pet food in a “soapy moat”. Putting your pet’s food bowl in a larger bowl of soapy water deters pests from getting into the food

Resources
Controlling ants from centralsan.org
Natural insect control from eartheasy.com
Non-toxic pest control from beyondpesticides.org

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