The Secret Ingredient for a Bug-Free Summer
Did you know that cinnamon is the secret ingredient to keeping bugs away all summer long? That’s right, this common spice can help you get rid of maggots, flies, and other critters in your trash can. Simply sprinkle a light layer of ground cinnamon at the bottom of your trash can and don’t forget to put the lid on. This soft sprinkle will keep raccoons away too!
Cinnamon can also help you keep fruit flies at bay. Place a few cinnamon sticks in your fruit bowl and you’ll be fruit fly free in no time!
How to Make a Cinnamon Mosquito Spray
You can also use cinnamon to keep mosquitoes away with this simple DIY spray:
1. Whisk 2 teaspoons of cinnamon into 4 cups of warm water
2. Let the mixture steep like tea
3. Drain the cinnamon mixture into a spray bottle
4. Add 1/2 teaspoon of rubbing alcohol and 1/2 teaspoon of dish detergent
5. Shake well and spray away!
This mosquito spray is safe to use and smells great too!
Additional Interesting Facts About Cinnamon
- 🌿 Cinnamon is derived from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum
- 🍂 Cinnamon has been used as a spice and medicine for thousands of years, with records dating back to ancient Egypt
- 🌡️ Cinnamon has antimicrobial properties that can help prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi
- 🧪 Studies have shown that cinnamon may have potential health benefits, such as lowering blood sugar levels and reducing inflammation
So next time you’re looking for a natural way to keep bugs away, reach for the cinnamon in your spice cabinet! Not only will it help you have a bug-free summer, but it may also provide some additional health benefits too.
