Natural Hacks To Protect Food And Dining Space From Pests
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Have you ever found creepy crawling, cockroaches, and bugs in your kitchen after cooking a meal for a few hours? There's nothing more awful than finding creepy bugs and cockroaches racing around the kitchen, but have you ever considered how these pests get into your kitchen even though you clean it daily?

This may surprise you, but even after cleaning or washing the kitchen with water daily, these pests can breed under the sink, drains, cabinet corners, or slabs. However, cleaning the kitchen with the appropriate components will keep them away.

These bugs and crawling insects are repulsive and can pose a health risk, resulting in food poisoning and other illnesses. Therefore, cleaning the kitchen properly and using the proper ingredients to keep these insects at bay is imperative. Here are a few simple yet effective cleaning tips. 

Hacks To Protect Food And Dining Space From Pests and Insects

For Mosquitoes

Make a mosquito repellent by mixing lavender or eucalyptus oil with water. You can also combine lemongrass or citronella oil with water and sprinkle it across your eating area. These oils are effective natural repellents with a strong, pleasant odour that mosquitos loathe. To keep mosquitoes away, apply the spray near windows, doors, and other access points.

Placing tulsi and marigolds near windows and doors will help discourage mosquitos. These plants produce natural substances that repel mosquitos, providing pest control and an attractive ambience.

For Cockroaches

Place bay leaves in kitchen cabinets and drawers to deter cockroaches. The pungent aroma of bay leaves repels cockroaches, making them a simple but effective natural deterrent that is safe to use around food and kitchen facilities.

Add neem oil and water and spray in areas where cockroaches are commonly found. Neem oil is a highly effective natural insect repellent that is safe to use in kitchens and around food. 

For Houseflies

Place pots of basil and mint near windows and doorways to deter flies. These herbs emit a pungent perfume that flies dislike, making them an efficient natural repellant. 

To attract and trap flies, combine a bowl of apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dish soap. The vinegar attracts the flies, and the soap dissolves the surface tension, causing them to drown. 

For Spiders

Place chestnuts in areas where spiders are regularly found. Chestnuts are known for their inherent ability to repel spiders. This is a simple, chemical-free strategy for keeping spiders out of your home.

Dusting and vacuuming on a regular basis will help to clear spider webs and keep spiders away. To keep spiders out of your home, pay extra attention to corners, ceilings, and below furniture. 

For Lizards

Peacock feathers can be used as decorative accents in the dining area. Lizards are thought to be afraid of peacock feathers, making them a natural repellent.

Mix black pepper powder with water and spray over lizard-infested regions. The strong odour of black pepper repels lizards well.