How to use garlic to get rid of pests: rats, flies, lice, bugs, lizards, mosquitoes, cockroaches.

#### 4. **Bugs (General)**
Ants, beetles, and other small bugs can be repelled by garlic oil.
**Method**:
– Blend garlic with water and a bit of vegetable oil to make a garlic-infused spray.
– Spray along baseboards, under furniture, and in cracks where insects enter.

#### 5. **Lizards**
Lizards dislike garlic’s strong scent.
**Method**:
– Hang crushed garlic cloves near windows, light fixtures, or other areas lizards frequent.
– You can also rub garlic juice on surfaces or corners to discourage them.

#### 6. **Mosquitoes**
Garlic masks the scents that attract mosquitoes to humans.
**Method**:
– Rub garlic juice (mixed with water and a bit of coconut oil) lightly on exposed skin as a natural mosquito repellent.
– Alternatively, place crushed garlic near sitting areas or windows.

#### 7. **Cockroaches**
Garlic’s pungent compounds irritate cockroaches’ senses.
**Method**:
– Combine garlic powder with onion and pepper in water to make a powerful cockroach spray.
– Spray in kitchen corners, behind appliances, and along baseboards.

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### 🔁 Tips for Best Results

– Use **fresh garlic** — pre-minced or dried garlic loses potency.
– Repeat applications regularly to maintain effectiveness.
– Always test sprays on a small surface before wide use, especially on fabrics or painted areas.
– Combine garlic with other natural repellents (like vinegar, neem, or citrus) for even stronger results.

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### 🧄 A Safe, Natural Alternative

Using garlic as a pest repellent is not only effective — it’s also **non-toxic**, **eco-friendly**, and safe around children and pets (in small, non-ingested amounts). Whether you’re battling summer mosquitoes or keeping cockroaches at bay, garlic can be your secret weapon.

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