When summer arrives so do the annoying bugs.
Insects spray outside windows doors.
Because peppermint is the number one scent that spiders hate we decided to use that oil for this recipe.
Thoroughly spray nest as well as its entrance and surrounding areas where insects alight.
When lights are on inside the house at night the bugs constantly fly into the window screens trying to get to the light.
You could also substitute the peppermint for tea tree or citronella oil.
Fortunately there s an easy way to deter bugs particularly spiders from making their home in yours one that doesn t involve spraying poisonous pesticides indoors.
All you need to do is to spray in and around your home to create an invisible barrier of protection.
This handy dandy solution can be sprayed around the exterior of your window and door frames as a temporary insect deterrent.
Here are some tips to prevent insect entry.
A bug spray that kills the bugs on sight while also killing any bugs that may dare to visit your property and walk on the pre sprayed surfaces like doors and windows will deter any future insects from visiting your property.
Every time you open a screen door the bugs fly inside.
Mix a 50 50 solution of water and white vinegar and spray around your window frame.
Spray the exterior of your home with a residual insecticide every 30 to 90 days to keep roaches out.
You can also spray around the entrances to your home to keep bugs from coming in at all.
Use an insect repellent.
For boxelder bugs centipedes earwigs beetles millipedes pillbugs and sowbugs apply around doors and windows and other places where these pests may be found or where they may enter premises.
While this can be effective on particularly buggy days over time this spray will eventually wash away or weaken requiring frequent application.
There are several methods for keeping bugs off the screens.
Simply leave a little bit out where ants can easily.
Simply put some vinegar in a spray bottle and spritz it around your kitchen to repel all sorts of small insects.
This will discourage insects from crossing over the area and create an ideal area to apply insecticide sprays.
Natural spider spray for outside.
If you have mulch piles make sure to keep them turned and raked at least 6 inches away from structures to create a dry zone.
Whether you are inside or outside insects are a nuisance.
Also spray baseboards and storage areas.
There is a variety of natural and store bought insect sprays that you can use on the outside of the windows.
Make sure all doors have proper door sweeps you should not be able to see daylight coming from any area around the door frame.
An easy way to keep bugs away from the window screens especially during bug season is simply by spraying them with an insect repellent.