4. Keep Cockroaches Away with Garlic

Cockroaches despise garlic, making it an easy solution for infestation control.

What You’ll Need:

✔ Garlic powder or fresh crushed garlic
✔ Water
✔ Spray bottle

Method:

Sprinkle garlic powder in areas where cockroaches are found (under sinks, behind appliances, in cabinets).
OR make a garlic spray:
- Blend 5 garlic cloves with 1 cup of water.
- Strain and pour into a spray bottle.
- Spray cockroach hiding spots daily.

✅ Extra Tip: Leave crushed garlic near cracks and crevices to prevent roaches from returning.

5. Deter Lizards Using Garlic

Lizards avoid the strong smell of garlic and won’t go near it.

What You’ll Need:

✔ 3–5 garlic cloves
✔ Water
✔ Spray bottle

Method:

Crush garlic cloves and soak them in ½ cup of water for a few hours.
Pour the garlic water into a spray bottle.
Spray the solution on walls, windowsills, and areas where lizards are seen.

✅ Extra Tip: Hanging whole garlic cloves near windows and doors also helps repel lizards.

6. Prevent Mosquitoes with Garlic

Garlic’s strong smell masks human scent, making it harder for mosquitoes to find and bite you.

What You’ll Need:

✔ 5 garlic cloves
✔ 1 liter of water
✔ 1 teaspoon of coconut oil (optional, for skin application)

Method:

Boil 5 crushed garlic cloves in 1 liter of water for 10 minutes.
Let it cool and pour into a spray bottle.
Spray on skin, around windows, and on outdoor furniture to repel mosquitoes.
(Optional) Mix a few drops of garlic juice with coconut oil and apply directly to skin for personal protection.

✅ Extra Tip: Eat garlic regularly to release its smell through sweat, naturally repelling mosquitoes!

Final Thoughts

Garlic is an affordable, natural, and chemical-free solution to getting rid of common pests like mice, flies, lice, cockroaches, lizards, and mosquitoes. Whether used as a spray, paste, or whole cloves, garlic’s powerful smell and natural compounds make it an effective pest deterrent.

Key Benefits of Using Garlic for Pest Control:
✅ Non-toxic & safe for humans and pets
✅ Environmentally friendly – no harsh chemicals
✅ Effective & easy to use
✅ Multi-purpose – works on various pests

Give these garlic remedies a try and enjoy a pest-free home naturally! 🌿🔥