The use of garlic for pest control offers an ecological, safe and economical solution, especially in households with children and pets. Here’s how you can use the garlic to keep your home pest-free.

Dye garlic teeth crushed in a small bowl and a bottle with sprinkler
1. Spray garlic for mosquitoes and cockroaches
Why it works: The strong smell of garlic is highly repellent for many pests, including mosquitoes and cockroaches. Natural garlic sulphur compounds irritate the pest sensory systems, making the area unbearable for them to enter or remain.

How to use:

Ingredients:

3-4 cloves of garlic,

1 liter of water, a few drops of liquid soap.

Preparation:

Crush or finely itch the garlic cloves and add them to the water. Let the mixture rest for 24 hours, allowing the garlic to be completely impregnated in the water. Smeat the garlic pieces and add a few drops of liquid soap to help the solution stick to the surfaces.

Application: Pour the solution into a sprinkling bottle and apply it directly to the areas where mosquitoes and cockroaches are likely to be hidden, such as around window slices, doors or cracks of walls.

Benefits: This garlic spray is an effective and safe alternative to chemical insecticides. It will not harm pets or children if used correctly, making it ideal for households looking for a more natural solution for pest control.

2. Powder garlic for mice
Why it works: Mice are very sensitive to strong smells and the powerful smell of garlic is a natural deterrent. Powder garlic or crushed garlic can effectively alter mice’s navigation skills and deter them from entering certain areas.