20 DIY Hacks To Help Keep Fleas, Ants And Roaches Away From Your Home This Summer

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The publication claims that roaches avoid scents including mint leaf, cucumber, lemon, bay leaves and cedar. The strongly scented mouthwash Listerine reportedly repel the insects, too. And, if you want to do double duty, clean your floors with ammonia. They’ll be sparkling, and you’ll turn off any lingering roaches, as they also detest that smell.

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