Additional DIY Pest Control Recipes Using Toothpaste
1. Toothpaste and Vinegar Spray for Cockroaches
Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons toothpaste
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1/4 cup white vinegar
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1 cup water
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Spray bottle
Instructions:
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Mix toothpaste, vinegar, and water in a spray bottle.
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Shake well and spray directly on cockroach hiding spots and entry points.
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Wipe surfaces after 30 minutes.
Note: Vinegar enhances the repellent effect.
2. Toothpaste and Citrus Peel Ant Repellent
Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons toothpaste
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Zest of one lemon or orange peel
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Cotton balls
Instructions:
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Mix toothpaste and citrus zest thoroughly.
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Apply mixture on cotton balls and place along ant trails.
Benefits: Citrus oils combined with toothpaste make an extra-powerful ant deterrent.
3. Toothpaste, Baking Soda, and Borax Mouse Trap Paste
Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon toothpaste
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1 tablespoon baking soda
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1 tablespoon borax (optional, use with caution)
Instructions:
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Mix ingredients to form a paste.
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Place small amounts near mouse entry points or traps.
Warning: Borax is toxic if ingested by pets or children; use carefully.
Additional DIY Pest Control Recipes Using Toothpaste
1. Toothpaste and Vinegar Spray for Cockroaches
Ingredients:
-
2 tablespoons toothpaste
-
1/4 cup white vinegar
-
1 cup water
-
Spray bottle
Instructions:
-
Mix toothpaste, vinegar, and water in a spray bottle.
-
Shake well and spray directly on cockroach hiding spots and entry points.
-
Wipe surfaces after 30 minutes.
Note: Vinegar enhances the repellent effect.
2. Toothpaste and Citrus Peel Ant Repellent
Ingredients:
-
2 tablespoons toothpaste
-
Zest of one lemon or orange peel
-
Cotton balls
Instructions:
-
Mix toothpaste and citrus zest thoroughly.
-
Apply mixture on cotton balls and place along ant trails.
Benefits: Citrus oils combined with toothpaste make an extra-powerful ant deterrent.
3. Toothpaste, Baking Soda, and Borax Mouse Trap Paste
Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon toothpaste
-
1 tablespoon baking soda
-
1 tablespoon borax (optional, use with caution)
Instructions:
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Mix ingredients to form a paste.
-
Place small amounts near mouse entry points or traps.
Warning: Borax is toxic if ingested by pets or children; use carefully.