Mosquitoes are our real summer nuisance. Not only do they interfere with our outdoor activities, but they can also transmit diseases. The pleasure of an evening walk disappears in the blink of an eye when itchy blisters appear on the skin after the bites. Even though the market is full of strong chemical mosquito repellents, it is worth using natural home remedies to fight insects.
What are mosquitoes afraid of? It turns out many things
We can easily protect our home from attacks by an army of small insects. A great way is installing mosquito nets. A one-time investment in proper window protection will serve us for many years. Mosquitoes do not like many smells, so it is worth doing it in the comfort of your home aromatic soy candles. To perform a deterrent function, essential oils from geranium, clove or lemon eucalyptus should be added to the wax. When you light such a candle, not only will the entire house be enveloped in a beautiful scent, but it will also become a natural barrier against mosquitoes. To prevent mosquitoes from buzzing around our ears while we sleep, all we need to do is lie next to the bed freshly cut lemon slices.
What do mosquitoes dislike? Make a homemade essential oil spray
To prepare a homemade spray, you must first obtain: essential oils: lemon, lavender, eucalyptus and tea tree. You can easily buy them in herbal stores or online. They will also come in handy spray bottles and distilled water. The method of making homemade mosquito protection is very simple.
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All you need to do is measure 15 drops of essential oils (10 in the case of tea tree oil) into a spray bottle and add 250 ml of distilled water. Shake everything thoroughly and the mosquito spray is ready. Spray it on your body and clothes, avoiding the mouth and eye area. When a mosquito bites us, we should apply gel from a fresh leaf or an ice cube to the area. This will relieve itching and reduce swelling. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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