When the weather warms up, bugs infiltrate homes across the country. Once it happens, you’re often left scrambling to your local hardware store to get the necessary pesticide or bug deterrent. Unfortunately, many pesticides and traps postpone the problem rather than solve it entirely. The good news is that you can fix many insect problems without having to test random products you find at the store. Certain household items do a magnificent job at preventing, deterring, and sometimes even killing bugs. If you’re worried about bugs infesting your home this spring, give these methods a try. HAS SPRING BROUGHT BUGS INTO YOUR HOME? GET RID OF THEM WITH THESE HACKS
PEPPERMINT OIL
Spiders are one of the more common pests we see in our homes. Even though the majority of these spiders are not harmful (and actually eat other insects), most people still do not want them in their houses. Peppermint oil is a natural repellent. It doesn’t kill spiders, but it keeps them away. Add 5–10 drops of peppermint oil into 3/4 cup water mixed with 1/4 teaspoon of liquid detergent to create a harmless mixture that will keep spiders at bay.
LEMON OIL
CINNAMON
The last thing we want to see in our homes is a cockroach. A popular urban legend says that cockroaches can survive a nuclear explosion, so you probably can’t keep them out of your home. Plus, many of the products you can buy to kill or deter cockroaches are extremely toxic, so setting them out is dangerous if you have pets. Instead, put a few drops of lemon oil into the water you use to mop the floor. Cockroaches hate the smell. People won’t notice the scent, and you’ll be cockroach-free before you know it.
Another common pest that can be a nightmare to get rid of is ants. Once you notice ants getting into your home, they appear to be endless and can be found in just about every corner of the house. Ants hate the smell of cinnamon and will avoid areas with the scent. Sprinkle some cinnamon near the areas where they are entering your house and watch them disappear. MEET RANYA, OUR NEW PT
Hi! My name is Ranya Halabo, and I am very excited to join the team here at North County Water and Sports! I was born and raised here in America’s finest city and received my bachelors in kinesiology from San Diego State University. After volunteering at the hospital and various physical therapy clinics, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in PT. I received my doctorate in physical therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2021. During my clinical rotations, I developed an interest in orthopedic and vestibular rehabilitation. I later received a Comprehensive Vestibular Rehabilitation certification to improve my knowledge and treatment methods, particularly for patients with BPPV (vertigo). In my free time, I serve as a youth group leader and catechist at my parish. I love being with young people and inspiring them to go out and attain their dreams and be the best versions of themselves they can be. I also love going out to eat with friends, spending time with family, being in the sun, and having a good laugh. -Ranya Halabo, PT, DPT
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