DIY bug spray

No stagnant water? ✅

Generally clean surroundings? ✅

But maaany ants and mosquitoes? ✅

Here’s a recipe for an all-natural anti-mosquito, anti-ant spray (thank you, ChatGPT)!

Ingredients:

 • 100 ml water

 • 100 ml white vinegar or apple cider vinegar

 • 3 bay leaves, crushed or torn into smaller pieces

 • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

 • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

 • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed (optional)

 • A few drops of vanilla extract (optional)

DIY bug spray made with kitchen staples

Instructions:

 1. Prepare the Mixture: In a bowl or container, mix 100 ml of water with 100 ml of vinegar. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon each of ground cloves and ground cinnamon. Add the crushed bay leaves and crushed garlic if using. Add vanilla extract if desired.

 2. Mix Well: Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.

 3. Boil for Steam (Optional): If you want to use steam, pour the mixture into a small pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer. This step is optional if you only want to use it as a spray.

 4. Transfer to Spray Bottle: If you simmered the mixture, let it cool before transferring it to the 100 ml spray bottle. If you didn’t simmer, just pour the mixture directly into the spray bottle.

Usage:

 • For Air: Shake well before each use. Spray into the air around the areas you want to protect from mosquitoes.

 • For Surfaces: You can also lightly spray around entry points and surfaces.

This recipe will fit perfectly in two (2) 100 ml spray bottles. Let me know if it works for you! ☺️

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