Natural Household Remedies

And the fourth part of my mini series deals with

Centipedes, Earwigs and Silverfish

Several drops of either of the following essential oils placed in all areas that collect moisture, like damp basements, garages or cabinets that house plumbing fixtures will deter any of these critters:

• peppermint
• eucalyptus
• wintergreen
• citronella

Here is the third part of my mini series:

Mites and Weevils

Place whole nutmegs in flour bins or bags, at the bottom.  This will deter both mites and weevils.

Here is the second part of my mini series:

Ants

Wipe your cabinets out with a damp sponge and 6-8 frops of peppermint essential oil, or citronella essential oil.  Use the same oil and put 3-5 drops on windowsills, edges between countertop and wall, and wherever you see the ants marching.

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This is a little series I am starting today - I will post advice about how to evict critters from your kitchen without using chemicals

Mice

Mice do not like peppermint.  If you a few sprigs of fresh peppermint between your cabinets, and also where you suspect them to enter your kitchen, they will be deterred.  You can also make a solution of 2 cups of water and 3 tsp of peppermint essential oil, and spray wherever you find mouse droppings.

Hint:  Mice usually stay close to walls, so that’s where you need to look for the droppings.