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If you want a simple, natural, easy to make and NON-TOXIC bug spray, check this out!
This works best if you buy a squirt bottle (I’ve seen these for $1 at target, IKEA, big lots…so you shouldn’t have trouble finding a cheap one). Then add EQUAL parts of:
- Liquid Dish Detergent (any kind)
- Gin
- Vinegar
Just mix the ingredients (if in the squirt bottle, you can just shake it up with the top on tight). And then spray where ever you have a bug problem. This works really well with stopping those annoying ants. We used it out by our pool to get rid of all the ants last summer and it worked great! Plus, since it is non-toxic, I didn’t mind letting my 3 year old spray it.
Not only is it all natural and non-toxic, but it is also much cheaper than buying expensive bug spray.
This was the main bug spray we used growing up and my mom also told me that it works great to get rid of that pesky grass and weeds that grow between the sidewalk cracks.
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I JUST found ants in our playroom today, but being my kids playroom, I haven’t wanted to use bug spray. Since we have hardwood floors, I might just give this a try. I just wish I had some Gin around…lol.
I have actually made the spray without Gin (when I was in the college dorms) and it worked well against ants…it isn’t as strong- but it is a nice solution!
An even less expensive option, that also works great:
1 tsp. real liquid soap (like ivory)
1 tbsp. oil
in a gallon jug of water
Shake it up, and put some in a squirt bottle. I use this on ants, too, and it kills them almost instantly.
Great- I am always looking for an effective, lower chemical option for pest and weed control. Do you know if it kills grass too? Thanks for the great idea.
Hi Lisa,
I haven’t tried it, but my mom said that she has used it to kill grass, too. Hope this helps!