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As for cockroaches, they are repelled by the powerful aroma of cloves. Creating a solution of clove oil and water and spraying it in areas where cockroaches are commonly found can help keep these unwanted guests away.
Here are a few ways you can use cloves to keep pests away:
- Whole Cloves: Place whole cloves in bowls or sachets and scatter them around areas where pests are a problem, such as kitchen countertops, near garbage bins, or in pantry shelves.
- Cloves in Citrus Fruits: Insert cloves into citrus fruits like oranges or lemons and place them on windowsills or tables to repel flies while adding a pleasant aroma to your home.
- Clove Oil: Mix clove essential oil with water in a spray bottle and spritz it around doorways, windows, and other entry points to keep pests out. You can also add a few drops of clove oil to cleaning solutions to repel pests while cleaning.
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