Ants! Roaches! Get rid of them the "Green Way"

I hate bugs! Ants


No, seriously, I really hate them.

I do not know what it is. Its not like they are trying to steal my china. They are not hogging the bathroom or drinking milk out of the carton. I think it is the legs. Two legs I am ok with, 3-4 I can deal with ..but more? *Shiver!*

If you are like me, but do not what to bomb your house with chemicals, try these tips to get rid of your squatters.



 Vinegar
Wipe down your countertops, cupboards and any other places where you've spotted ants with a 50-50 mixture of white vinegar and water. Repeat throughout the day to maintain the efficacy.
Why This Works: Two reasons, really: ants hate the smell of vinegar, and it removes the scent trails that they use to get around


Chalk/ Baby Powder




Draw a line of chalk or sprinkle baby powder across the spot where the ants are entering your home
Why This Works: Talcum powder, an ingredient in both chalk and baby powder, is a natural ant repellent. Just be careful if you decide to use it: some studies have linked talc to cancer.




Herbs/Spices


Spinkle cinnamon, mint, chili pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves or garlic – whichever one you happen to have – in the area where you've seen ants and along your home's foundation. Bay leaves can also be placed in cabinets, drawers and containers to further deter those pesky critters.


Why This Works: Many plants – including the ones listed – give off a strong scent to repel ants and other insects in the wild, and it works just as well in your home.


Coffee Grounds


Sprinkle your used coffee grounds in the garden and around the outside of your house.
Why This Works: Ants are repelled by the scent given off by the grounds; and incidentally, so are cats.




Roaches!

They check in, but they don't check out!

Roaches,yeah,I don't want to think about them either, but no matter HOW clean you are, they may stop by for a visit.

If that happens, try the following:
Wrap the inside of an empty jar with masking tape, and run the inside with petroleum jelly. Pour an inch of beer in and top off with a few pieces of ripe fruit. Add a couple of drops of almond extract. Place the open jar where the roaches are hanging out. Roaches will be drawn to the delicious aroma, climb in the jar, and drop inside. Thanks to the slippery sides, they will be unable to escape. To dispose of the tipsy roaches, cap the lid, and take the jar to a field and release.