How to Spray Bug Pests With Lemon Juice

How to Spray Bug Pests With Lemon Juice
Written By
David Medairos
David Medairos
Published: Sep 10, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Mix equal parts of apple cider vinegar and witch hazel in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of lemon juice and spray around the corners of doors and windows to repel bugs.

  2. Spray lemon juice directly into the cracks in and around your foundation or into any areas that ants are entering.

  3. Make a paste from lemon juice and crushed bay leaves. Apply to your door jambs and window sills. You can also spray any ants you find with lemon juice, when they return to their colony, they will leave a trail that other ants will avoid.

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David Medairos

David Medairos is a freelance writer and musician. With more than 10 years of experience in various fields, he has amassed a general knowledge of most technical and mechanical subjects, computer science and audio engineering, as well as…

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