As summer begins, households often face an increase in pests like mosquitoes, lizards, and cockroaches. These pests are not only unpleasant to look at but can also pose health risks. Lizards can be toxic if they fall into food, and cockroaches can spread bacteria. Therefore, it is essential to get rid of them in time.
If your home is also facing a lizard and cockroach problem, you can use cotton wicks (traditionally used in religious rituals) to drive them away easily. This method is effective, affordable, and eliminates the need for expensive chemical products.
How to Use Cotton and Camphor to Repel Lizards and Cockroaches
Materials Needed:
- Cotton wicks or cotton pads
- 5-7 camphor tablets
- Orange Dettol
- Safety pins
Step-by-Step Method:
- Take some cotton wicks or cotton pads.
- Crush 5-7 camphor tablets into a fine powder and place them in a bowl.
- Add some orange Dettol to the powdered camphor and mix well until the camphor dissolves completely.
- Soak the cotton wicks in this mixture thoroughly.
- Insert 2-3 soaked cotton wicks into each safety pin.
- Hang these safety pins in areas where lizards and cockroaches are most commonly seen.
- For best results, place them on walls, especially where lizards tend to climb.
- This remedy remains effective for up to a week.
Benefits:
✔ A natural and chemical-free way to repel household pests.
✔ Safe for children and pets as it does not contain harmful chemicals.
✔ An affordable and easy alternative to expensive insect repellents.
If you are troubled by lizards and cockroaches, try this simple home remedy and keep your home pest-free and hygienic!