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Five Natural Pest Repellents

Mosquitoes – place on your deck or balcony, a glass of water mixed with 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar or dab lavender oil on your wrists and elbows.

Ants – in problem areas and along baseboards and windowsills, sprinkle cinnamon, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, or baby powder.

Flies – around the home small sachets of crushed mint and a potted sweet basil plant will discourage flies.

Mice – near problem areas, place cotton dipped in peppermint oil or used kitty litter is another repellent.

Roaches - in problem areas, sprinkle equal parts of baking soda and confectioners’ sugar.