I’ve never been a big fan of bugs. And now a days, I particularly don’t want to see anything around Rory.  Discovering a spider bite on his chubby legs a few days ago killed me (that was one first I could have done without).

Between the heat and rain this summer, the South Loop has been inundated with a variety of critters. We leave the door open for a few seconds and a million bugs fly in. It’s been tough to find a solution since there are tons of harsh chemicals in sprays that I don’t want to expose Rory to. Marc found an amazing homemade solution on the Gal’s Guide – Life in the Big City After College to attract and kill some of our pests particularly gnats, flies and mosquitoes.

Here’s what you need:

  • 3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 3 drops dish soap
  • 2 cups water

Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and leave out in problem area. As you can see from the picture above, it’s worked for us.

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