6 easy ways to keep lizards, insects & pests out of your home this summer
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Keep Your Home Clean & Dry
Moisture and leftover food attract bugs and lizards. Wipe down kitchen counters, fix leaking taps, and keep drains closed.
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Use Natural Repellents
Lizards: Hang garlic cloves or use onion slices near windows.
Insects: Spray peppermint oil mixed with water in corners.
Pests: Neem and camphor work wonders as all-purpose repellents.
Insects: Spray peppermint oil mixed with water in corners.
Pests: Neem and camphor work wonders as all-purpose repellents.
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Seal All Entry Points
Use mesh screens on windows, seal cracks in walls, and ensure doors are closed properly to block entry for crawling creatures.
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Install Insect Traps or Lights
UV light traps for mosquitoes and glue boards for lizards or cockroaches are effective and non-toxic options.
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Use Naphthalene Balls & Bay Leaves
Place them in cupboards, under sinks, and behind appliances. They repel insects and rodents while leaving a mild scent.
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Grow Pest-Repelling Plants
Basil, lemongrass, mint, and marigold are natural insect-repellers. Plant them near windows or in balconies.