Flies and mosquitoes are the real spoilsport of summer.

With the windows open, they enter our homes and to get rid of their cumbersome presence, we often resort to insecticides that are quite toxic to us and the planet.

Not only that, during summer nights, they make outdoor life impossible: eating or enjoying a little freshness in peace seems like a feat only possible as long as we spray ourselves with anti-puncture spray, let’s light zampironi! Nature, in this case, almost looks like a stepmother. Let us remember, however, that she is first of all Mother and provides us with very powerful remedies, but not toxic for man and the environment.

With a little ancestral wisdom and the right moves, we will be able to experience spring and summer undisturbed.

So let’s make use of these natural poisons, already known by our grandmothers.

Natural poisons against flies and mosquitoes

Go to the pantry and get some pepper. This spice, so precious in the kitchen, is really unpleasant for the sensitive sense of smell of insects. Just prepare a bowl of ground pepper and add water in a splash. Place it in strategic places in the house, near doors and windows and you will get rid of its unpleasant presence.

Eucalyptus oil is also a powerful deterrent to flies and mosquitoes: a few drops in the diffuser and two tablespoons of water will straighten out your day. You will take a deep breath, they will flee with their wings outstretched.

If you like gardening, get a pot of basil and take care of it: it will become an invisible barrier against mosquitoes and pests, creating a protective shield for your kitchen.

With orange or lemon and cloves, you can make a kind of insecticidal deterrent: stick them on citrus fruits, then slice them and place them in a saucer. Place it in the room most frequented by these nasty little creatures and enjoy the intoxicating scent and release of their boring proximity.

If that’s still not enough for you, we also have a foolproof method for DIY flypaper production.

Mixed:

• 5 tablespoons of sugar,
• 1 tablespoon of water,
• 2 tablespoons honey

in a saucepan and put it on the fire. Let it caramelize, then turn off the heat and let it cool completely.

Meanwhile, cut many strips from a piece of cardboard and then hang them on string.

Brush the honey sugar solution on both sides of the paper and hang the insect wreath on the window.

Easy, cheap, eco-friendly!