# Eco-friendly Ways to Keep Wildlife and Pests Out of Your Home

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- Published: 2021-09-29T10:49:41-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

If you have recently noticed some [unwanted wildlife](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/11/mice-how-do-i-remove-them-humanely/)
or pests inside or around your home, pinpointing how to get rid of them and what
to use to do so can feel overwhelming if you have never handled a task like this
before on your own. 

And if you have been implementing habits around your home to be more eco-friendly
or climate-minded, you may be wondering if there are even any natural ways to truly
and permanently get rid of pests. Harsh chemicals are often the go-to, but many 
people may not want to use them because of the production and harsh effects they
can have on those in the household if they are not used correctly.

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## Get a Professional

If you have begun the process of trying to rid your home of [pests](https://greenlivingguy.com/2005/11/the-case-for-electric-vehicles-now/),
you can quickly become overwhelmed. Not only is having pests in your home unenjoyable,
but the amount of options and remedies that people say are available is almost endless.
[Magic Touch Exterminating and Wildlife Control](http://nywildlifecontrol.com/) 
has the experience and knowledge to help you truly understand your problem and turn
it around. If you want to go the all-natural route, they can also advise you on 
how to do so and which one of these methods will work best for your situation. If
your situation is slightly more extreme and you feel you need professional help,
they are available for that. 

## DIY Tips

The great thing is, there are several [ways you can naturally rid your home](https://greenlivingguy.com/2024/12/home-depot-lamp-recycling-the-bright-way-to-go-green/)
of pests. You can avoid chemicals or unnatural products if you prefer to do so. 
For example, if you’ve noticed ants around your home, there are some great [natural DIY tips for getting rid of ants](http://homepestcontrol.org/antsridhow.html).
Vinegar is an all-star pest remover. Make a 50/50 water/vinegar solution and spray
around the areas you have seen ants. If you’d like, you can add vinegar to your 
all-purpose or kitchen cleaner, and that can help do the trick as well in areas 
you use that cleaner. Let’s take a look at a few more ways you can naturally rid
your home of pests:

## **Spices**

Many pests, big or small, do not like the smell of certain spices. Cinnamon, cayenne,
and paprika are three spices you can use to “season” your window sills. Consider
other areas you have seen pests inside your home. You can place a baggie or boxes
of these spices in cupboards or drawers where you regularly see pests as well. Even
large wildlife does not enjoy the taste or smell of certain spices. You can mix 
a solution of hot sauce, cayenne, red pepper, or another spicy ingredient with water.
Then spray it around your yard to help ward off wildlife from entering your home.
Spray around your trash bins for good measure too.

## **Essential Oils**

You can mix certain essential oils with water and spray them where you notice ants
and other pests. Peppermint, in particular, is effective with small pests and spiders.
Put a few drops of peppermint oil in a spray bottle with water and spread them on
window sills and other entry points in the home. Peppermint smells great, so your
home will smell fresh as you do this.

## **Diatomaceous Earth**

This powder is natural and made from the shells of algae. It can be sprinkled or
spread in areas of your home where you have noticed certain pests. You can add it
to the soil in your yard to ward off intruders there as well. It is not a poison
and is all-natural and eco-friendly. It works well with roaches, ants, fleas, snails,
maggots, and caterpillars.

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