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What are some natural ways to keep bugs away?
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1. Planting herbs and flowers that attract beneficial insects like bees, butterflies, and ladybugs.
2. Using natural repellents such as garlic, lavender, or peppermint oil around your home.
3. Making a natural insecticide by mixing equal parts of vinegar, water, and dish soap in a spray bottle.
4. Creating barriers with diatomaceous earth, which is a naturally occurring mineral composed of tiny fossils of algae.
5. Keeping windows and doors sealed tightly to prevent the entry of pests.
6. Installing screens on open windows and vents.