Are pesky pests causing you trouble at home? Look no further than your kitchen for a friendly and eco-friendly solution – garlic! Garlic not only adds flavor to your dishes but its strong smell and natural compounds make it an effective way to keep pests away. Whether it’s rats or mosquitoes, garlic can help you have a pest-free home without resorting to harsh chemicals.

Creating a garlic-based solution to repel pests is easy. Here’s what you’ll need:

10-12 garlic cloves
2 cups of water
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 teaspoon of dish soap (optional for better adhesion)
A spray bottle
Step 1: Preparing the Garlic Paste
Start by peeling the garlic cloves and crushing them into a fine paste using a mortar and pestle or a blender.

Step 2: Creating the Garlic Solution
Next, combine the garlic paste with 2 cups of water in a bowl. Let the mixture sit for at least 12 hours to allow the garlic to release its powerful compounds.

Step 3: Adding Vegetable Oil and Soap
After the garlic has infused the water, strain the mixture into another container to remove any solid bits. Then, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of dish soap to the liquid and stir well.

Step 4: Storing and Using
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