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

Summer has many good things, but also some bad things. With high temperatures, the heaviest insects in the world appear (tied with flies): the mosquitos. Plus, they sting. 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.

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? Below we teach you 10 smells that mosquitoes cannot tolerate so that you can make a natural and homemade repellent from them.

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

This homemade suddenly mosquitoes recipe is as easy as cut a lemon in half and “prick” several cloves. If you place this remedy in the room you sleep in, mosquitoes will not approach you. The lemon aroma 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 your skin or clothing!

The lemon scent scares away mosquitoes.

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2. The smell of vinegar

Another aroma that mosquitoes cannot tolerate 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, this way you will prevent mosquitoes and other types of insects from entering the house.

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3. Basil

The basil It is a plant that, in itself, is excellent for keeping mosquitoes away. You can have it on the terrace or at home so that insects do not get close. Although you also have the option of creating a homemade infusion to drive mosquitoes out of the rooms. As?

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

By the way! Basil is not the only one anti mosquito plant!

Basil also keeps mosquitoes away.

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4. Eucalyptus oil

He eucalyptus oil You can use it 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. As?

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

5. Chamomile

Another infusion that can become 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 rest 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.

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6. Garlic cloves

He garlic It gives off an odor that can bother humans. And the mosquitoes too! So that these insects leave you alone, cChop several cloves of garlic and let them marinate in a little water for a few hours.

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

Garlic also works against mosquitoes.

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7. Cinnamon

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

8. Lavender

The lavender it is not only a aromatic plant, but it’s also a great way to help repel mosquitoes outside. Mosquitoes do not like lavender and stay away from any space that contains it.

The essential oils lavender also scare away annoying insects. Apply it to your ankles, feet or wrists, and watch the mosquitoes avoid you. If you have sensitive skin, mix the oil with cream before applying it.

9. Coffee

Surprisingly, the coffee It is an excellent repellent and a 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 of the stores -but much more ecological and effective-.

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10. Citronella

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

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

Not only are mosquitoes a nuisance in summer, Also cockroaches!Learn how to prepare a solution to scare away these annoying bugs. We explain it to you in the video!

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