How to Naturally Rid Yourself of Bugs in Florida

Mix a batch of garlic fire organic insect repellent to spray around your yard and onto house plants. Mix all of the ingredients together in a blender and strain it into a spray container. A coffee filter, muslin or scrap piece of cotton cloth will work sufficiently as a strainer. If you are covering a large yard area with the natural bug repellent, quadruple the recipe and store it in a large bucket with a lid.

Spray the natural bug spray around the home exterior and any fencing you may have in your yard. The spray will not harm most plants. The spray should be used sparingly at first on young plants to prevent any growth damage. Spray the mixture every couple of days for the first two weeks to kill bugs that already exist in the home or yard.

Spray the garlic fire mixture once a week after the initial application to prevent bugs from invading again. Spray it immediately after the morning dew or a rain if possible. Insect larvae and eggs can take up to 10 days to hatch, so it is important to keep to a routine after the first spray to prevent a new insect infestation from taking over your flower beds.

Deter four-legged pests such as gophers, cats and rabbits from venturing into your yard without harming them in the process. The garlic smell will dissipate from human detection rather quickly, but can still fill the noses of curious animals. Mix a stronger-smelling version of the spray for problem areas in your yard by adding 2 tbps of common dish washing liquid with a crushed hot pepper and pour it into a handy spray bottle. Spray any area where pests appear to be using to get into your yard or home. Do this daily until there is no longer any evidence of animal trespassing. Anoles, which are common in Florida backyards, also do not like the smell and may stop visiting your patio as well.