Homemade mosquito repellents: 10 natural solutions to keep them away from your home

 Homemade mosquito repellents: 10 natural solutions to keep them away from your home

If you need a quick remedy to get rid of the insect that bothers you the most during the summer, here we give you some homemade ideas so that it does not bother you

Summer has many good things, but also some bad. With high temperatures appear the world's heaviest insects (tied with flies): mosquitoes . Also, they itch. To get rid of them, if you prefer not to resort to insecticides and other toxic products, we recommend some homemade mosquito repellents with which to fight against the tiny flying enemy.

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How to make a natural mosquito repellent

When the weather is warmer and the days are longer, the most annoying insects of all arrive: mosquitoes. What is the best homemade mosquito repellent? Here we show you 10 odors that mosquitoes do not tolerate so that you can make a natural and homemade repellent as a result of them.

1. The aroma of lemon (and you can add cloves)

This homemade mosquito recipe is as easy as cutting a lemon in half and “sticking” several cloves into it . If you place this remedy in the room where you sleep, mosquitoes will not come near you. The aroma of lemon repels mosquitoes due to its citrus smell.

Another option to repel mosquitoes with lemon is to dilute 40 drops of lemon essential oil in 200 ml of water. Pour this mixture into a spray container, shake it well and you can spray the rooms, preferably at night. And you can also use it on the skin or on clothes!

2. The smell of vinegar

Another aroma that mosquitoes cannot stand is that of vinegar . How to make a homemade mosquito repellent with it? Mix half a glass of water with a quarter of white vinegar. Place this mixture near the windows and doors, so you will prevent both mosquitoes and other types of insects from entering the house.
3. Basil

Basil is a plant that, by itself, is excellent for keeping mosquitoes away. You can have it on the terrace or at home so that insects don't get close. Although you also have the option of creating a homemade infusion to drive mosquitoes out of the rooms. How?

Put 500 ml of boiling water and 2 tablespoons of dried basil. Let it sit for four hours, then strain and pour the mixture into a spray can. Spray the mixture in all the rooms of the house and you will have a mosquito-free home.

4. Eucalyptus oil

Eucalyptus oil can be used in two ways as a mosquito repellent. The first is to put the oil directly on the areas of the body that are most exposed to mosquitoes, such as the legs, arms, neck... But, as with basil, you can also make a mixture to use it to spray on the bedrooms. How?

Dilute 40 drops of eucalyptus essential oil in 200 ml of warm water. Then pour the mixture into a spray can. Shake it and spray in the places of the house that you want to protect from mosquitoes. The best time to do this is late in the afternoon or at night.
5. Chamomile

Another infusion that can be turned into a homemade repellent to repel mosquitoes is chamomile . To make this mixture, put 2 tablespoons of dried chamomile and 500 ml of boiling water. Let it sit for 6 hours and then you can put the mixture in a spray container. You can use this mixture both to spray the areas you want to protect from these insects and on the skin.
6. Cloves of garlic

Garlic gives off an odor that can bother humans. And also the mosquitoes! For these insects to leave you alone, cut several cloves of garlic and let them marinate in a little water for a few hours.

Next, put the resulting water in a spray can. We recommend that you spray the curtains and corners of windows and doors with this mixture. Garlic sulfur repels mosquitoes, flies, ticks and fleas !

7. Cinnamon

Cinnamon is more than just a good complement for countless recipes . Cinnamon oil also acts as a homemade repellent against adult mosquitoes, especially the Asian tiger mosquito. Also, experts claim that cinnamon oil can eliminate the eggs and their larvae.
8. Lavender

Lavender is not only a fragrant plant , but it 's also a great way to help repel mosquitoes outside. Mosquitoes don't like lavender and will stay away from any space that contains it.

Lavender essential oils also keep pesky bugs away. Apply it on your ankles, feet or wrists, and you will see how the mosquitoes avoid you. If you have sensitive skin, mix the oil with cream before applying it.
9. Coffee

Surprisingly, coffee is an excellent repellant and natural anti-mosquito solution. To make a homemade repellent, you simply have to collect the coffee grounds and place them in a container. When they are completely dry, burn them with a match as if it were the classic anti- mosquito incense from stores -but much more ecological and effective-.

10. Citronella

Citronella is one of the most effective natural essential oils against mosquitoes, but also one of the best known mosquito repellent scents. The citronella plant is widely used in the preparation of candles, incense and liquid mosquito repellents. It is also recommended to plant it outside, to scare them away from the entrance doors.

To make your own citronella-based insecticide, you will need five fresh citronella leaves. First, boil water in a pot and, when it is at the boiling point, add the five citronella leaves and boil for 10 minutes. Then, let the mixture cool to room temperature and put the water with citronella in a spray bottle . Spray it on the areas you want to protect, including your body!