There are many alternative ways of ridding your house of unwanted guests. They are as cheap,
quick and safe as modern methods, if not more so. There is no need to leave the house for a
few days while they take affect as must with fumigation and they certainly smell nicer!
| Bug | Ingredients |
Method |
| Ants | Cayenne pepper |
Track down point of entry and sprinkle liberally |
| Bacteria | Sprigs of fresh herbs: |
Place with meat and fish before putting them into the fridge. |
| . | A few drops of the oils of Pine, Thyme, Peppermint, Lavender, Rosemary, Cloves and Cinnamon |
Mix into water in a plant mister. Spray in areas needing disinfectant, or near sick people. Is known to wipe out moulds, staphlococci and many other micro-organisms. |
| Fleas | Southernwood |
Scatter freely about house.
Soak a shoestring in oil and tie around animals neck. Add eucalyptus oil to water in a mist-sprayer and spray liberally, especially in corners. Place in pets bedding. |
| Flies | Aromatic plants: |
Place on windowsills. |
| Mosquitoes | Almond or soya oil base and a choice of: |
Pick 2-3 of the oils and add to the base at 4 drops to a teaspoon. Apply the oil to exposed skin. |
| . | Geranium plants, |
Place on windowsills. |
| Moths | Oil of camphor, |
Sew small sachets of oils into lining of clothing and add to wardrobes and drawers. |
| . | 1 part dried tansy, |
Mince herbs together, mix with cloves and pour into bags. Place in drawers and wardrobes. |
| . | 1lb Pine needles |
Line drawer with paper, sprinkle mixture on, cover with a layer of cloth and tack into place. |
| Weevils | Bayleaves |
Tuck into jars of rice, flour, cereals or pulses. |