For added power, mix in 5 to 10 drops of peppermint essential oil. This boosts the aroma and ensures longer-lasting results.
Pour the mixture into your small containers, and place them where bugs love to hide: behind trash bins, under sinks, near windows, in corners, or along the baseboards.
What to Expect Within the First Hour
Most people report a noticeable difference almost immediately. Here’s what typically happens:
The fresh, minty scent begins to fill the room within minutes — pleasant to you, but overwhelming to insects.
Mosquitoes and flies tend to disperse quickly, often within the first hour.Continue reading…
