Don’t Throw Away Those Orange Peels! Here’s Why
Repels Mosquitoes and Ants
The citrus smell of orange peels deters ants and also works to repel mosquitoes, flies, and even cats. Insects do not like the limonene (which contributes to the citrus smell), found in abundance in orange and other citrus fruit peels.
Grind some orange peels and place the powder in areas where ants, flies and other pests are prone to congregate.To prevent mosquito bites, rub fresh orange peels all over your skin.Put orange peels around your windowsills, doors and other entry points to keep stray cats away.
Makes Good Compost for Gardening
Orange peels make a great addition to the compost pile. Being rich in nitrogen, they make the soil more fertileto support healthy cultivation of fruits and vegetables.
They will even make the compost pile smell fresh and deter cats and dogs from digging in or using your garden as a litter box.
Thoroughly wash the peels of a few oranges and other citrus fruits under running water to remove pesticides and harmful chemicals.Chop them into pieces for faster degradation.Mix them into your compost pile.Once the compost is ready, use it for gardening.
Additional Tips
Wash the peels under cold water to remove as much of the pesticides as possible before drying them in the sun.Always dry the peels thoroughly before grinding them to make a powder.Store the dried powder in an airtight container.Do not store fresh peels in the refrigerator.
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