8 tips to control lizards, pests, and insects at home in summer days

Apr 5, 2025 etimes.in

Keep your home insect free

Summer days do not just come with warm winds, dryness, and some summer blooming flowers. They also come with a resurgence of insects, pests, and the scary lizards! And if you are suffering from the same, here are some tips on how to control it. canva

Keep the home clean

One of the easiest and best ways to keep lizards and pests away is to keep the home completely clean. Sweep and mop the floors, make sure there is no food waste, and clean the dishes immediately after meals so that there are no smells that will attract the pests. canva

Seal the cracks

Another great idea is to seal any cracks through which the lizards can enter. And if the lizards and insects are entering from the windows, try to install a mesh over the window to keep the air going but no insects can enter. canva

Natural pest repellants

Strong-smelling veggies and sprays can also help keep the insects and lizards away. Buy some herbal sprays with a strong odour that these pests won’t like, and when you are not at home, spray them around. canva

Kitchen finds to the rescue

You can also use things like garlic, onion, and eggshells to keep the insects and lizards away. It is said that the strong smell that comes from cut onions and garlic, or even the eggshells, repels the lizards and some pests. canva

Lemon sprays

Another tip passed down through generations to keep the home pest and lizard free is to mix lemon and vinegar in some warm water, and spray it in areas where they are usually seen. Spray the water in cupboards, near doors, and windows. canva

Keep all leftovers covered

What mainly attracts lizards and pests is uncovered food and the smell that comes from them, giving them a food source. So keep all the leftovers and fresh food in covered, sealed containers. canva

Naphthalene balls

Another tip passed through generations is to keep camphor cubes and naphthalene balls in storage spaces to avoid insects and pests. The strong smell of these two will keep lizards, insects, and pests away. canva

Grow Lemonbalm

Lemonbalm and Lemongrass are two plants with strong smells that repel insects and pests. Similarly, some Carom leaves also repel these insects, keeping them away from your home. canva

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