Home remedies for mosquitoes

 Home remedies for mosquitoes

The arrival of summer and good weather means being able to go to the beach, the pool, go out on the terraces, go camping, among so many fun things. However, it is also synonymous with the arrival of mosquitoes. That for some people this can be really annoying and annoying. Did you know that mosquitoes are attracted to carbon monoxide or lactic acid that is exhaled when sweating and breathing? Other than that, it is only the female mosquitoes that bite.

If you want to know how to drive away mosquitoes with home remedies, without the need to resort to toxic and harmful products for the environment, be sure to read this interesting article from EcologíaVerde in which we offer you a list of home remedies for mosquitoes so that you can you can use the best for you.

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Vinegar
Vinegar, thanks to acetic acid, has an aroma that is not supported by mosquitoes. So, if you have ever wondered how to prevent mosquitoes from entering the house, a homemade mosquito repellent with vinegar can be an effective measure, unless, like these insects, you cannot tolerate the smell of vinegar either. You just have to place a container filled with vinegar at entrances such as doors and windows.

incense
Like vinegar, incense gives off strong odors that mosquitoes hate . Lavender, citronella and chamomile incenses are some of those that work very well to ward off mosquitoes and other insects. Of course, try not to inhale the smoke directly.

We recommend you read this other post on How to light incense .

aromatic plants
Many plants can be considered anti- mosquito plants , mainly aromatic plants. Having plants on the balcony, on the terrace or on the windows, such as mint, lavender or basil, makes their smell repel mosquitoes, thanks to the substances they contain and that can be obtained from essential oils.

We recommend you to have an anti- mosquito Geranium and here you can see its care.

• Home remedies for mosquitoes - Aromatic plants
• citronella insecticide
• We have mentioned before that citronella incense can be a solution for mosquitoes, however, it can be used in another way to keep them away. For example, citronella can be sown or planted in gardens, terraces or balconies. Here you can see the Citronella care .

On the other hand, natural insecticides can also be made with citronella . How?

• You have to boil half a liter of water.
• Once it is boiling, put 5 leaves of the citronella plant.
• The water is allowed to cool.
• Once cold, it should be strained into a bottle with an atomizer.
• Once this has been done, the insecticide is ready to be applied to the areas to be protected.
• citronella candle
• To make a liquid citronella candle you will need 1 floating candle, 1 lemon, 5 sage leaves, 5 fresh lavender branches, 5 drops of citronella essential oil, 400 ml of water and two glass jars. Cut a slice of lemon one centimeter thick. The aromatic plants are placed in the jars, in the same proportions. Place the slice of lemon on the plants, add the drops of essential oil and water, leaving a little free space. The candle rests on the lemon and everything is ready to light it.

Eucalyptus oil
Eucalyptus oil is an excellent homemade mosquito repellent for the body and can also be distributed in the most humid areas of the house, this is due to its aroma, since its smell is unpleasant for these insects. The oil can be purchased at a health food store and mixed with your normal moisturizer or shampoo. Also, you can make a eucalyptus decoction at home that has a similar effect. The necessary ingredients are 1 liter of water and 250 gr of eucalyptus leaves and these are the steps:

Put the water to boil.
Once it is boiling, the eucalyptus leaves are added so that they release their essence.
Later it is strained and can be used for the body or for the house, when it is still warm or hot.
Home remedies for mosquitoes - Eucalyptus oil

Chamomile
Another of the home remedies so that mosquitoes do not bite is chamomile. To obtain this homemade repellent, you have to follow these steps :

• 250 grams of chamomile flowers are mixed with a liter of boiling water
• Once it cools down, the repellent should be sprayed on the skin.
• And ready!

Lemon
The lemon is used to repel the bite of mosquitoes, you just have to put the lemon peels in a liter of boiling water for 15 minutes, once the water is cold, wet a cotton ball in it and pass it over the body .

Lemon or orange with cloves
Another of the best home remedies for mosquitoes is to take half a lemon with some spice cloves, for example in the room where we sleep, although we can also place it anywhere in the house, since both lemon and cloves are natural elements. Although this example is with lemon, orange and other similar fruits could also be used , since they also contain citric acid.

Home remedies for mosquitoes - Lemon or orange with cloves

• mint and clove
• To make a mint and clove repellent you need 2 small spoons of degreasing soap, 15 drops of clove essential oil, 5 drops of citrus essential oil and 25 drops of peppermint essential oil. All the necessary products are poured into a bottle and mixed, once mixed it can be spread on the skin.

cat mint
Cat mint, catnip or also called cat basil keeps mosquitoes away. According to university studies, the essential oil of this herb is up to 10 times more effective than any product manufactured by artificial chemistry. Catnip can be planted either in a pot or in a garden.

Black pepper
Black pepper in the form of essential oil or liquid extract is another effective natural element to repel mosquitoes. In fact, it is considered a natural anti -mosquito that can protect your skin from the bites of these annoying insects. The reason is that the aroma of pepper acts as a natural repellent and protects us for several hours. Test it!

lavender oil
Lavender has a distinctive, fresh scent, making it generally pleasant to humans, but nonetheless very strong to mosquitoes . In addition to being able to have lavender as a plant in the garden or in pots to place on the balcony or terrace, it can be used to make an oil that can then be applied to the skin.

In addition, lavender oil is not only good at repelling mosquitoes, it also prevents skin irritation and helps nourish it.

garlic spray
Making a garlic spray is also another of the most effective home remedies for mosquitoes. Only some garlic should be crushed and these once crushed are boiled in water. Let it cool, and strain the liquid into a spray bottle, thus having the repellent ready to be sprayed around the house.

Camphor
The smell that camphor gives off is very effective in keeping mosquitoes away. You can put a camphor tablet in a container with water and place them in the necessary points of the house. It must be replaced approximately every 2-3 days , as it loses its effectiveness.

almond repellent
A good almond repellent is effective to apply to the skin and prevent bites. It is made with the following ingredients :

• 100 ml of almond oil
• 20 drops of basil essence
• 20 drops of geranium essence

To prepare this home remedy for mosquitoes, you only have to mix all the ingredients to create a homogeneous and very effective product against these insects. You can put it on your skin or apply it in the environment to protect your home. Really effective!

Vitamin B
The B vitamins present in many foods, such as lentils or almonds, cause the body to develop substances that are eliminated through urine or sweat that repel mosquitoes. This way you are less likely to get bitten by mosquitoes. For this reason, we recommend that you increase the consumption of this vitamin in your diet and, thus, you will be able to give off a type of aroma that works as a natural anti-mosquito.

Trap with a bottle
This trick to catch mosquitoes has been done for decades. It consists of the mixture of 200 milliliters of water, 1 gram of yeast and 50 grams of sugar, this mixture will be placed in the bottle as follows:

• The water is heated with the sugar, and it is left to cool in a plastic bottle that has been cut in half.
• Once the water with the sugar has cooled, the yeast is added, and without being mixed, the neck of the bottle is turned upside down to obtain it in the form of a funnel. And it starts to generate CO2.
• To finish the trap, the lower part of the bottle must be covered with a black cloth.

transparent bags
This trick has been questioned on several occasions, however, it has been used throughout life. It consists of hanging transparent bags filled with water next to doors and windows , it is based on the theory that mosquitoes, like flies, see their own reflection in the bags, and flee scared thinking that it is a predator.

mosquito nets
Another very old trick that is based on the placement of barriers on doors and windows so that mosquitoes cannot enter the house or the bed, since there are mosquito nets for beds as well. These methods do not remove them, but keep them away. Mosquito nets can be made of metallic fabric or curtain.

Home remedies for mosquitoes - Mosquito nets
A fan
Something as easy and simple as turning on the fan is useful to reduce the presence of mosquitoes inside the house. The mosquitoes are destabilized by the air currents caused by the fan. Although it may seem like an ineffective method, it has been recommended by the American Association for Mosquito Control.

More tips to avoid mosquito bites
To finish, we give you more tips so that you do not get bitten by mosquitoes:

• Do not leave lights on with the doors open and windows open, mosquitoes feel a strong attraction to light.
• Pay attention not to leave stagnant water , since mosquitoes come to humid areas.
• Opt for cosmetics and perfumes with neutral or mint or citrus scents . Avoid those with sweet smells, which attract more mosquitoes.
• If we know that we are going to a place where there can be mosquitoes easily, it is advisable to wear long clothes to cover our skin as much as possible.