on 6 natural mosquito remedies that really work
Mosquitoes can be a real nuisance during the warmer months . They can ruin an outdoor dinner, a simple walk, or keep us from sleeping.
We generally use industrial products, such as creams or repellents, which, while effective, are full of chemicals and toxic substances. Below, we list 6 all-natural mosquito repellent remedies .
Eucalyptus Oil . This powerful oil has repellent properties that, when applied directly to the skin, will repel mosquitoes and other insects. You can also mix it with your shampoo or moisturizer to enhance and prolong the repellent properties.
Apple cider vinegar . Its strong, penetrating odor is unpleasant to insects, which steer clear of it. Mix two equal parts apple cider vinegar and water and spray where mosquitoes enter.
Bay Leaf . Pour 20 drops of bay leaf essential oil into a bottle filled with water and fitted with a spray diffuser, and spray the remedy on mosquito entry points or on the skin to repel them.
Citrus fruits . Orange and lemon peels can be placed at mosquito entry points to keep them away. They have a very effective repellent effect.
Lavender . Although its aroma is pleasant to us, humans, mosquitoes, and other insects hate it. Place dried lavender at mosquito entry points, as well as in kitchen cabinets and drawers.
Fan . There’s nothing more annoying to a flying insect than a very strong blast of air. Fans can be placed indoors or outdoors, and in addition to cooling us down, they also have the important benefit of keeping insects away.