Rub garlic on your door. No one expected this!

This article introduces a simple, all-natural method to help repel household pests: rubbing a fresh garlic clove on both the inside and outside of your door frame.

The natural compounds in garlic—especially sulfur-based ones like allicin—are believed to deter a range of unwanted intruders, including ants, roaches, fleas, bed bugs, spiders, and even mice.

What You’ll Need:

1 fresh garlic clove

How to Use It:

• Peel the garlic and rub it directly along the interior and exterior edges of the door frame.
• Reapply every few days or after the scent has faded to maintain its effectiveness.

Extra Tips for Better Results:

1. Expand the Treatment Zone

Don’t stop at just the door frames. Apply garlic to: