Little extra: This trick also works against cockroaches!
Carnation: a fragrance that insects avoid
Although it pleasantly perfumes dishes, cloves are also a natural repellent that is a very deterrent. Its strong smell bothers bed bugs, fleas, mosquitoes and even some ants.
There are two ways to use it:
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In bags: Put the whole nails in small cloth bags and place them in drawers around the bed, under pillows, or near pet beds.
As a homemade spray: dilute a few drops of clove essential oil in water (about 10 drops per 100 ml), shake and then spray on sensitive areas (bed frames, curtains, carpets, etc.). Repeat every 2 to 3 days.
And against other undesirables?
These two natural allies are not limited to bed bugs:
Ants and cockroaches:
diatomaceous earth on windowsills or near pipes.
Bags of cloves in the food cupboard = more premature onsets.
Fleas (safe for pets):
Sprinkle diatomaceous earth on carpets or beds, let it sit for a few hours, then vacuum it up.
Bags of cloves around the basket complete the natural protection.
Mosquitoes:
A spray with clove essential oil keeps mosquitoes away from living rooms and bedrooms, without synthetic fragrances.