The bedbugs on the balcony return punctual with the heat, and let’s face it: they are not really welcome guests. Here are the simplest (and smart) natural remedies to send them away without pesticides.
Those who have a green corner know well: as soon as the summer arrives, together with the flowers they also sprout … they. The bedbugs, especially the Asian ones, peek in the vases as if they were at their home. They do not sting, it is true, but the damage do it all right: piercing leaves, ruining flowers and leaving that pungent smell that just can’t stand. And the most frustrating thing? Even if one crushes, ten more arrive. Many rely on chemicals, but not everyone wants to use aggressive substances on their plants (and in the air you breathe every day). And then we look elsewhere, towards those natural methods that perhaps already used grandparents: few ingredients, zero chemistry and a little perseverance.
Yes, because the secret lies precisely in not giving up the first attempt. For those who have already noticed these small intruders between the leaves, or want to prevent the balcony from becoming a refuge for insects, there are simple solutions that really work. Better to play in advance, right?
Natural remedies against bedbugs on the balcony
Often we immediately think about chemical spray, perhaps already tried a thousand times without too much satisfaction. But changing perspective can make a difference. Sometimes the answer is right in the kitchen. Garlicfor example. Many can’t stand it even in the kitchen, let alone bedbugs. The trick is simple: crush some cloves and put it in the saucers, or boil it in the water and use the liquid as a spray. The perfume will not be the most delicate, but it does its duty. Then there is the mythical tea tree oil. Just dilute a few drops in a sprayer with water, shake well and vaporize around the plants.
Result? Insects annoyed and safe plants. A bit like it happens with the Marseille soap: A piece dissolved in water is enough to get a delicate but effective mix.
Those who want a more “sophisticated” remedy can focus onNeem oil. Its power is not limited to chasing away: it also acts on the life cycle of bedbugs, blocking their reproduction. A useful advice? Add a few drops of peppermint: double effect and more pleasant perfume. And what about the aromatic plants? Mint, basil, cat grass … not only embellish the balcony, but also keep unwanted guests away. In a nutshell: beautiful, good and also useful.
How to prevent an invasion in a natural way
Prevent, rather than chasing insects with the spray in hand. A more relaxing, and also more effective strategy. A few habits are enough, and the bedbugs will begin to look for the house elsewhere.
- Mosquito nets: simple but effective, especially if you keep the windows open all day.
- Clean saucers: that’s where they often nest, sheltered from light.
- No neglected plants: if they seem abandoned, they become perfect for insects.
- Arrange the aromatic plants strategically: species near the most fragile ones.
- Zero stagnation of water: attract guests who is better not to invite.
Sometimes it is enough just to move a vase or prune a plant at the right time to change the balance and make the balcony less interesting for bedbugs.
The winning combinations for a buggy proof of bedbugs
There is no secret formula, but mixing more remedies can really make a difference. One day you try the garlic spray, the one after going to Tea Tree Oil, and maybe once a week the soapy water is sprayed with Marseille. The important thing is to vary, not to give respite.
A winning coupling? Neem oil + cat grass: It seems that together they create a practically inhospitable environment. And those looking for more discreet methods can try with small bowls of water and vinegar to the corners of the balcony. Cheap, easy, and apparently a lot of annoying for insects.
In short, no magic formulas, but a little cunning and attention. Just observe, do some tests and find the mix that works best for your space. Also because each balcony has its own “personality”, and it is often a question of details.
In the end, protecting plants is not just a practical question: it is a gesture of love for a space that is grown day after day.
With some simple tricks and a natural approach, you can really say goodbye to bedbugs … without raising your voice.
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