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In addition to soybean oil , you can also add a little lemongrass oil to your home mixture. The combination has been tested to guard against different species of mosquitoes. Citronella is a common natural and effective essential oil that works against mosquitoes.
When outdoors, citronella candles can provide up to 50 percent extra protection. Research says that the formulation of citronella is important to how effective it is. Tea tree oil , or melaleuca oil, is a popular essential oil from Australia. This oil is known for its antiseptic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
But recent studies also suggest that tea tree oil may be an effective insect repellent. Field testing shows that repellents containing tea tree oil are effective against mosquitoes, bush flies, and biting midges.
Geraniol is a type of alcohol used as a fragrance or flavor. Keep away from your eyes and try to avoid use if you have sensitive skin. Geraniol may cause eye and skin irritation.
Although neem oil is advertised as a natural alternative, there are mixed results about its effectiveness. A recent study about the effectiveness of neem oil in Ethiopia found that it offered more than 70 percent protection for three hours. Neem oil is not approved as a topical repellent because it can cause skin irritation. To repel mosquitoes with neem oil, dilute 50 to milliliters of neem oil in water, oil, or lotion. Essential oils should never be put on the skin directly.
They are always diluted in a carrier oil such as almond oil. The recipe is usually 3 to 5 drops of essential oil in 1 ounce of carrier oil. If you are going to be traveling in an area where mosquitos are known to carry diseases such as malaria, yellow fever , or the Zika virus, doctors advise a chemical mosquito repellant to reduce the odds of contracting a dangerous illness.
Before you use any new product, spot-test the product on a small section of your skin and wait an hour or two to make sure that hives or burning sensations do not occur. Even with mosquito repellent, you may get itchy, painful mosquito bites. To treat mosquito bites at home, you can try rubbing apple cider vinegar at the site of the bite. Putting a slice of raw onion or freshly cut garlic on the bite can also provide relief and guard against infection.
Almost everyone has coffee grounds in their apartment and it just so happens to be one of the home remedies for getting rid of mosquitoes. Stagnant water increases the number of mosquitoes around, so all you need to do is pour coffee grounds in the stagnant water around your environment.
Mosquito eggs will come up to the surface and die due to not having any oxygen. Mosquitoes can't stand the scent of lavender oil so you can use this to your advantage. Keep mosquitoes away by spraying lavender oil around your home and surrounding areas.
Fun fact: You can also put some on your body to avoid getting bit! Similar to lavender oil, mosquitoes also hate the smell of mint. Once again, use this to your advantage! Take fresh mint or mint oil and place it around your environment. You can also consider growing mint shrubs to keep them away for good! As funny as it sounds, mosquitoes can't stand the smell of alcohol, either.
Simply place a beer or glass of alcohol in a room, and it will most definitely keep all the mosquitoes away. And hey, you most likely already have some beer in your fridge — just don't drink it! This is a more time-consuming mosquito repellent method, but it works well. You can place dry ice inside a container or trap and eventually, it will attract mosquitoes due to its carbon dioxide emissions.
They'll get trapped and die inside of it. Chop one small onion and one head of garlic. Mix together with four cups of water, four teaspoons of cayenne pepper, and one tablespoon of liquid dish soap. Spray around your deck and in places where your children play rather than on the children themselves.
This mixture will last a week or so if stored in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and kept in a dark, cool place. Although it's safe, this mixture is meant for use in your environment, not on your skin. Mix together a quarter cup of apple cider vinegar, a quarter cup of witch hazel, and around 20 drops of a combination of any the following essential oils: rosemary, citronella, tea tree, cedar, eucalyptus, or lemongrass.
Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle, and shake before each use. Spray directly on exposed skin and the bugs will stay away! Lemon eucalyptus When shopping for a natural mosquito repellent, look for one that contains oil of lemon eucalyptus. Peppermint Looking for an effective-yet-natural way to combat mosquitoes?
Try peppermint! Combine a few drops of peppermint essential oil with one cup of water in a spray bottle, shake well, and spray onto skin. Rosemary and sage Do mosquitoes hover over the grill when you barbecue? Next time, place a few springs of rosemary or sage on top of the coals.
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