Did you know that something as simple as an onion can help keep your home free of unwanted pests? Onions have a strong smell that repels many insects and animals naturally — including rats, flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, lice, bugs, and even lizards.
Let’s explore how to use onions in different ways to gently (but effectively) keep your space pest-free.
🐀 1. For Rats and Mice
How it works: Rats hate the strong smell of onion.
What to do:
- Cut an onion in half.
- Place it near entry points, behind appliances, or corners where rats may pass.
- Replace the onion daily to keep the smell fresh.
⚠️ Important: Keep onions out of reach of pets!
🪰 2. For Flies
What to do:
- Chop one onion and put it in a shallow bowl.
- Add a little water and 1–2 teaspoons of clove powder (optional for stronger effect).
- Place the bowl near windows or where flies gather.
The smell keeps them away!
🧼 3. For Head Lice (in humans)
What to do:
- Blend 1 onion into a paste and strain to collect the juice.
- Apply the juice to the scalp. Leave on for 30 minutes.
- Rinse and shampoo well.
- Repeat 2–3 times a week until lice are gone.
🐜 4. For Bugs, Lizards, and Cockroaches
Onion Spray Recipe:
- Blend 1 onion, 1 garlic clove, and 1 cup of water.
- Strain and pour into a spray bottle.
- Spray in corners, under sinks, behind furniture, and near cracks.
This mixture acts as a natural repellent — bugs and lizards can’t stand the smell!
🦟 5. For Mosquitoes
What to do:
- Rub a slice of onion lightly on exposed skin (only if your skin isn’t sensitive).
- Or, leave chopped onions near windows to deter mosquitoes from coming in.
Final Tip:
Onions are a powerful, safe, and natural way to keep pests out — without harming your health or the environment. Simple, effective, and always available in your kitchen!
