Forget harsh chemicals—garlic is the ultimate natural pest repellent! Its strong scent and powerful properties make it an eco-friendly, pet-safe, and budget-friendly way to keep unwanted guests like mice, mosquitoes, cockroaches, lice, flies, and even lizards out of your home. Here’s how you can use garlic to take back your space!
🦟 1. Garlic Spray for Mosquitoes & Cockroaches
Why It Works: Bugs HATE the strong sulfur compounds in garlic—it messes with their senses and drives them away.
How to Use:
🔹 Crush 3-4 garlic cloves and soak them in 1 liter of water for 24 hours.
🔹 Strain the mixture and add a few drops of liquid soap (this helps it stick).
🔹 Pour into a spray bottle and mist entry points, cracks, and bug-prone areas.
💡 Bonus: This chemical-free spray is safe around kids and pets!
🐭 2. Garlic Powder for Mice
Why It Works: Mice rely on their sense of smell to navigate, and garlic’s pungent odor throws them off.
How to Use:
🔹 Sprinkle garlic powder or place crushed garlic near food storage areas, cracks, and entry points.
🔹 For a mess-free option, place garlic in small mesh bags and hang them where needed.
🚫 No traps, no toxins—just a simple, effective deterrent!
👗 3. Garlic Pouches for Wardrobes
Why It Works: Moths and other fabric-eating pests hate garlic’s scent.
How to Use:
🔹 Lightly crush 3-4 garlic cloves and place them in breathable fabric pouches.
🔹 Tuck the pouches into drawers, closets, or under your bed.
🛑 No more moth holes—just fresh, protected clothes!
🦎 4. Garlic Pieces to Keep Lizards Away
Why It Works: Lizards can’t stand the smell of garlic, making it a perfect repellent.
How to Use:
🔹 Place whole or crushed garlic cloves near doors, windows, and other entry points.
🔹 Hang small garlic bundles around high-traffic lizard areas.
No harmful sprays—just a natural way to keep lizards OUT!
