Non-Toxic Pest Control (That Actually Works)

Kate Legere
Kate Legere
Apartment Therapy contributor since 2011, Kate focuses her writing on green living and design. She currently resides in Philadelphia and likes biking, iced coffee, and naps.
updated Jul 23, 2020
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We all get pests, but how do we get rid of them in a way that is not harmful to the people and pets that live in our homes? Below are our tried and true methods, and we would love to hear if you have any good tips of your own in the comments below.

Ants:

Bed Bugs:

Cockroaches:

Fruit Flies:

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Garden Pests:

Mice:

Mosquitoes:

  • Beat The Mosquitoes: Our Best Tips & Tricks

Got any other all-natural bug-be-gone strategies? Please share!

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