Simple DIY cinnamon spray keeps flies and mosquitoes at bay

Flies and mosquitoes are a real nuisance. The insects fly into homes through open windows, making it difficult for us to relax. However, there is a way to completely eliminate their presence. Just mix a few ingredients together and spray the prepared mixture on windowsills, curtains, and windows. The insects won’t even come close.

Flies are small insects found almost all over the world. In the summer, they stay outside, but with the arrival of the first cold days, they look for a safe place to overwinter.

At the turn of August and September, they start appearing in homes. They are attracted not only by warmth but also easily accessible food. They reproduce at an alarming rate. Within a month, they can lay up to 100 eggs. The situation is similar with mosquitoes, although they only seek food in homes. They attack mainly at night, leaving behind painful and itchy bumps.

How to get rid of these insects from home? There are many ways to do so. In stores and drugstores, you will find special products that repel flies, gnats, and mosquitoes. If you are a fan of natural methods, use products that you already have in your kitchen cupboard.

Both flies and mosquitoes are very sensitive to smells. Insects can't stand the aroma of cinnamon and vanilla. You can use them to prepare a homemade spray. How to do it? Take a cup. Pour 3.4 fluid ounces of water into it and add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon and vanilla extract (you can substitute with vanilla essential oil). Mix it thoroughly and strain through cheesecloth. Pour the prepared mixture into an empty spray bottle and spray it on windows, curtains, and windowsills inside and outside. Repeat the treatment every three days, and you’ll forget about flies and mosquitoes for a long time.

Source: Onet