How to naturally deter bugs without harming kids
Pests like bees and flies near house shrubs can be safely discouraged without resorting to harmful chemical products. Using non-toxic methods allows homeowners to protect their plants while keeping children safe from dangerous residues.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1Leaving the insects alone if they are just bees and flies
- 2Identifying the specific types of insects before taking action
- 3using live traps followed by euthanasia or giving them to a local falconer
- 4using a suppressed air rifle to reduce noise
In their words
Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.
“How can I naturally deter bugs without damaging these? We have kids so preferably without harmful products.”source ↗
“I am not a gun owner, and have very little experience here.”source ↗
“Is it safe to be shooting an air rifle in my back yard here? Both of my neighbors have kids.”source ↗
“Would you recommend getting an air rifle? Also how would you be executing these rodents, if you think an air rifle is not a good choice?”source ↗
Where this came up
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