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are you tired of bugs crawling across
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your countertops mice sneaking into your
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pantry or slugs turning your garden into
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a buffet what if you could get rid of
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all these pests without using a single
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drop of toxic chemicals well you can in
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this video I'm going to show you five
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incredibly effective and allnatural ways
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to protect your home and garden from
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pests safely affordably and sustainably
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let's get right into it let's start with
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a few powerful plants and spices that
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naturally repel common pests lavender
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isn't just beautiful and fragrant it's a
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natural enemy of moths mosquitoes and
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fleas you can plant it around your house
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or place small sachets of dried lavender
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in your closets and drawers to keep
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insects away next up basil and mint
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these kitchen staples are hated by flies
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and mosquitoes keeping them in pots near
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windows and doors helps create a natural
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pest repelling barrier and if you're
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dealing with ants try sprinkling
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cinnamon or black pepper around windows
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doors or cracks where they tend to
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appear these spices disrupt their scent
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trails and send them marching in the
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other direction now let's talk about a
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homemade spray that pests absolutely
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hate insects can't stand the strong
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natural acids found in vinegar and lemon
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by combining 200 milliliters of vinegar
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with the juice of one lemon and 300
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milliliters of water you can create a
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powerful natural insect repellent pour
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the mixture into a spray bottle and use
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it on window sills door frames kitchen
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surfaces and any areas where you've
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noticed insect activity not only will it
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help keep bugs away but it will also
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leave your home smelling fresh and clean
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if you've got a problem with cats
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digging in your garden or rodents
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lurking around your home citrus peels
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can come to the rescue the strong scent
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of orange lemon or grapefruit peels is a
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natural deterrent for many animals and
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insects just scatter the peels in your
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garden beds near entry points or around
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the corners of your house it's an easy
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way to repel unwanted visitors and as a
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bonus the peels break down and nourish
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the soil don't throw out those fireplace
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ashes or use coffee grounds just yet
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they're secret weapons in the fight
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against garden pests wood ash forms a
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gritty barrier that slugs and snails
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refuse to cross simply sprinkle a ring
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of ash around the base of your plants to
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protect them coffee grounds are rich in
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caffeine which is toxic to many insects
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like ants and roaches sprinkling used
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coffee grounds around your plants or
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along entry points in your home is a
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smart eco-friendly way to repel pests
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while recycling your kitchen scraps if
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you're looking for a pest-free room that
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also smells amazing essential oils are
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your best friend a few drops of lavender
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or eucalyptus oil on cotton balls placed
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in closets or under pillows can repel
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moths mites and fleas while also helping
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you sleep better to keep ants and
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mosquitoes at bay mix 10 drops of tea
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tree or peppermint oil with 300 ml of
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water spray it around doorways windows
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or any insectprone areas lemongrass oil
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is especially effective against flies
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and mosquitoes just add a few drops to
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an aroma diffuser or dab it onto window
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frames for a refreshing and protective
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scent these natural solutions are simple
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affordable and safe for your entire
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family including your pets instead of
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using harmful chemicals you can protect
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your home and garden with ingredients
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you probably already have in your
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kitchen or backyard so which tip are you
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excited to try first do you have a
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favorite natural method for keeping
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pests away let us know in the comments
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