Cloves act like a natural bug spray. The smell confuses them and keeps them away. Used the right way, it can even help get rid of them for good.

DIY Clove Spray to Fight Bedbugs

Here’s how to make a simple homemade spray:

You’ll need:

• 25 cl of water
• 1 tablespoon of clove essential oil
  (or a concentrated infusion of whole cloves)
• A clean spray bottle

Steps:

1. Pour the water into your spray bottle.
2. Add the clove oil, or if you don’t have it, make a clove tea by crushing about 10 cloves and boiling them in water for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid and use that instead.
3. Shake the bottle well before each use.
4. Spray it on mattresses, bed seams, baseboards, cracks, and the backs of furniture.
5. Do this every day for a week and make sure to air out the room afterward.

Extra Tips for Better Results

• Vacuum the affected areas often and throw the vacuum bag away right after—outside in a sealed bag.
• Wash bedding and clothes in hot water (at least 60°C / 140°F).
• Keep rooms tidy. Bedbugs love to hide in clutter.
• Check your bags and second-hand items before bringing them inside.