Natural Bedbug Repellant Spray

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (repels bedbugs with its strong scent)
• 1 tablespoon dried mint or peppermint oil (bedbugs dislike mint, making it a natural deterrent)
• 1 tablespoon diatomaceous earth (available in gardening supplies, it dehydrates bedbugs)
• 1 cup white vinegar (disrupts bedbugs’ nervous systems)
• 10 drops lavender essential oil (soothing to humans, but bedbugs hate it)
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced (garlic has strong sulfuric compounds that repel bedbugs)
• 2 cups water
• Spray bottle

Instructions:

1. Boil the water in a small pot and add the minced garlic. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes to release the compounds.
2. Strain the garlic from the water and allow the garlic-infused water to cool.
3. In the spray bottle, combine the garlic water, cayenne pepper, mint, diatomaceous earth, vinegar, and lavender oil.
4. Shake well to ensure all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
5. Spray this mixture on bed frames, mattresses, cracks, and crevices where bedbugs might hide.
6. Let the areas air dry and repeat daily until the infestation is under control.

Pro Tip:

• Diatomaceous earth is especially effective when dusted lightly in problem areas (like bed frames and seams), as it cuts through the exoskeleton of bedbugs, leading to dehydration.
• Regular use of this spray not only repels but also helps eliminate bedbugs naturally over time.

This mixture is non-toxic to humans and pets, making it a safe alternative to chemical treatments.