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Bay Laurel Promoted as Eco-Friendly Defense Against Home Pests

This week’s guides show how strategic leaf placement with a boiled-leaf spray sustains chemical-free defense against insects and rodents.

Overview

  • Bay laurel’s essential oils emit an intense aroma that deters insects and rodents by disrupting their sense of smell.
  • Repelled pests include cockroaches, weevils, moths, mosquitoes, ants, flies, mites, aphids, rats and mice.
  • For direct use, fresh or dried leaves can be placed in cabinets, drawers, entryways and other infestation hotspots and replaced every two weeks.
  • A homemade spray is made by boiling 300 grams of laurel leaves per liter of water, cooling, straining and misting treated areas.
  • The leaf-based approach offers a non-toxic, pet- and child-safe alternative to chemical pesticides in kitchens, garages and living spaces.