Fighting insects and pests can be frustrating and expensive, but with this homemade trick, you’ll be able to create an effective, natural repellent using simple ingredients you probably already have at home.
In this article, I’ll teach you how to make a homemade repellent using mothballs, coffee grounds, and cloves. Read on to find out how to keep your home insect-free in an economical and easy way.
How to prepare effective Insect Repellent
To prepare this super repellent, you will need:
Ingredients
- 3 mothballs
- 3 tablespoons of coffee powder
- A small amount of cloves
- A glass container (which will no longer be used for other purposes)
- Coarse sisal type thread
- Candle (optional, for demonstration)
Procedure
1. Prepare the mothballs
Place the mothballs on a paper towel and crush them until they turn into a powder. This can be done using a mortar and pestle or any heavy object that allows you to completely crumble them.
2. Mix the ingredients
Transfer the mothball powder to the glass container. Then, add the 3 tablespoons of coffee powder to the container and mix well with the mothball powder until you get a homogeneous mixture.
3. Add the cloves
Spread a small amount of cloves throughout the contents of the container, integrating them well into the mixture. Clove is known for its natural repellent properties and will increase the effectiveness of the product.
4. Create the repellent
Cut a piece of yarn and mix it with the powders in the container to absorb the ingredients. Make sure the yarn is well soaked with the mixture to maximize its effectiveness.
5. Demo (optional)
If you want to test the effectiveness of the repellent right away, you can light a candle and bring the flame closer to the chain soaked in the mixture. As the chain burns, it will create an ember that will help release a repellent smoke from the ingredients. This smoke will act as a repellent, keeping flies, mosquitoes, and other insects away.
Precautions
- Use the repellent in a well-ventilated space to avoid direct inhalation of the smoke.
- Be sure to keep the repellent out of the reach of children and pets.
- Do not use kitchen utensils to handle ingredients if they will no longer be used as food in the future.
With these simple steps, you can create an effective and natural homemade repellent that will keep your home free of annoying insects. Try this trick and be amazed by the results!