Monsoon showers bring welcome relief from the summer heat, but they also bring an unwelcome guest every evening: the moment household lights come on, bulbs and tube lights get swarmed by clouds of tiny rain-season insects. These bugs are more than just annoying, they can fall into food and drinks and end up causing illness. The good news is that a handful of everyday kitchen ingredients can help clear them out without turning to chemical sprays.
Why Insects Swarm Around Lights in the Rains
During the monsoon, the number of small insects around homes rises sharply on its own. As soon as evening falls and the lights are switched on, thick clusters of these bugs gather around bulbs and tube lights, which is both unpleasant to look at and disturbs the whole atmosphere of the home.
Neem Oil and Camphor Combo
Insects can't stand the sharp smell of neem oil and camphor. Fill a spray bottle with water, add a little neem oil and some crushed camphor, and spray the mixture on the walls around the bulb. The strong odour will send the insects flying off almost immediately.
Garlic and Onion Juice
The pungent smell of garlic and onion also keeps insects at bay. Crush garlic and onion to extract their juice, mix it with water, and spray it around the light fixture.
Lemon and Baking Soda Spray
Mix two teaspoons of lemon juice and one teaspoon of baking soda into a cup of water and stir well. Fill this solution into a spray bottle and spray it around the light; insects won't even come near the spot.
Smoke from Bay Leaves and Cloves
In the evening, burn bay leaves and cloves inside the house and let the smoke spread through the room. This natural fumigation doesn't just clear out rain-season insects, it also keeps mosquitoes and flies away.
White Vinegar Spray
Insects also can't tolerate the sour smell of vinegar. Mix a little white vinegar into water and spray it near walls and light fixtures, and the insects will steer clear on their own.
None of these remedies involve any chemicals, which makes them completely safe to use at home. Following these simple monsoon hacks can help keep bulbs and tube lights free of insect swarms without much effort.
