Summer is great, the nights stretch in front of you, simply inviting you to put your feet up with a glass of wine. But, summer also attracts an abundance of insects looking to set up home and enjoy the sunshine themselves.
You don’t want to spend the summer spraying chemicals around, you need to have a natural remedy to protect you and your home from insects.
Fly Screens
Grab the best possible fly screens Sydney to ensure they do the job properly. Flyscreens are fantastic at letting air and light in without letting flies and other insects in. They are easy to fit into place and can be left in place for the summer.
It should be the first thing you do when the sun starts to come out!
Basil
The next step is to prevent insects with some careful planting. Basil is very effective at keeping flies away. They hate the smell of this plant. Simply place some in a pot near the windows and doors. You can even plant it in the garden near where you like to sit to minimize pest visits while you’re relaxing.
Citrus
If you’re not keen on spiders in your home then mix some lemon or lime juice with water and spray the usual spider meeting points. You can also put the peel from oranges and lemons in your garden. This will deter spiders so make sure you put it in the areas you want spiders to stay away from.
Of course, remember that spiders eat flies and other insects, a few in your garden can be beneficial.
Vinegar
Mixing vinegar and water create a perfect solution to keep ants away. Make it an even split and wipe your surfaces down with the spray. You can also spray it wherever you see ants. This eliminates the ant trails and prevents the ants from finding their way back.
Get An Owl!
Owls hunt at night and are brilliant at finding and killing mice and other small rodents. All you have to do is create an owl box for them to live in and let them make themselves comfortable.
They’ll take care of the rest for you.
Fake Nests
Wasps can literally be a pain, especially if their nest turns out to be too close to where you walk every day. Although you can get a local pest control firm to deal with the issue, you’ll find it easier to put a fake nest up at the beginning of the season. Because wasps are territorial they won’t create a nest near an existing one. If you have an infestation of bees, it is best to reach out to a professional bee removal company in RI for more information.
Catnip
Mosquitoes can be a real pain and they carry a multitude of diseases, some of which can be serious. The nets will keep them out of your home but that doesn’t help if you’re enjoying time in the garden.
However, according to recent research, catnip is very effective at keeping mosquitoes away. It’s potentially more effective than DEET!
Grow it in your garden and put undiluted oil on your skin, you won’t be bothered by the little critters again.
