Insect Bite Rub apple cider vinegar on insect bit to relieve itching. Mosquito Bite Apply a paste of salt and lard or cold cream. Remove the compress and allow the salt to dry. Ants Sprinkle paprika, peppermint, chili or talcum powder where ants enter the home. In the garden, sprinkle powdered charcoal or bonemeal around the plants.
Mice Put fresh mint sprigs in area where mice have been detected.
Snails Sprinkle a trail of salt in snail's path, or fill a pan with stale beer and set out with rim at soil level. Moles Whip together 1 tablespoon of castor oil and 2 tablespoons of liquid detergent. Add warm water and sprinkle around garden. Also, use sticky fly paper. Fleas Use an herbal collar or citrus oil spray.