Four Homemade Remedies To Keep Mosquitoes Away

When it is hot or humid outside, mosquitoes,  wasps, and almost all kinds of flying insects come out. It does not just happen in the forest. It happens anywhere where there is a lot of vegetation and we all want to keep mosquitoes away.

Mosquitoes have been a nuisance almost everywhere for a long time, whether it is the annoying buzzing or their stings.

And when it comes to their stings, it’s more than just a burning and itchy feeling. Many mosquitoes can transmit diseases, including malaria and dengue fever, which can actually be life-threatening if not treated properly.

It is therefore very important to use a good repellent when you leave home. The problem with store-bought products is that they tend to be sticky, they stain your clothes, contain harmful chemicals, or have an unpleasant odor.

To avoid all this,  it is best to make your own insecticide at home to keep mosquitoes away, and we here at The Road to Health will show you how.

Tips to keep mosquitoes away

In addition to wearing a repellent on your body to keep mosquitoes away, you can also take some external measures to keep your home free of mosquitoes and other flying insects.

• Vinegar is good for scaring away mosquitoes, as it has an odor that repels them. Put a cup of vinegar in the window or by the door and you will keep them out.
• Eat foods that are rich in  vitamin B. The annoying little insects do not like it.

• The sulfur in garlic is excellent for not only getting rid of mosquitoes, but also flies, ticks and mites. All you have to do is mix the garlic in water, leave it for a while, and then spray it around the house with a spray bottle.
• Keeping the skin moist  is very important. Body lotion or cream is great to send mosquitoes away. It makes your skin smooth, and makes the mosquitoes have trouble landing on you and stinging you.
• Eat lots of vitamin C. This will make you sweat more, and since mosquitoes hate the smell of sweat, it will naturally keep them away.
• Fresh basil is another excellent option. You can plant basil in a pot and place it in your room. It is a very aromatic plant, and mosquitoes do not like strong aromas, so this is an easy way to keep them away.

Homemade mosquito removers

The tips mentioned above are good for inside your house, but it is also important to have a repellent substance you can use when you are out of the house, on the beach or by the pool.

These homemade mosquito removers, in addition to being budget-friendly and very effective, are not time-consuming to make and do not make your skin sticky.

Below are four of the best homemade mosquito removers.

Eucalyptus

Ingredients

• 40 drops of essential eucalyptus oil
• 2.5 dl water

Instructions

• Mix essential oil with water (preferably warm water) in a spray bottle.
• Leave it for a while and use it on the areas where you want to repel the mosquito, or directly on your skin.
• It is best to use it in the afternoon or evening for it to be most effective.

Almond oil

This repellent  is excellent for the youngest children, as it is gentle on the skin and smells good.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup almond oil (100 g)
• 15 drops of essential basil oil
• 15 drops of essential geranium oil

Instructions

• Mix the three ingredients together in a spray bottle and put on your skin every 2 to 3 hours.

Basil

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dried basil (20 g)
• 5 dl water

Instructions

• Make a tea by putting the basil in the boiling water.
• Stir well and leave for approx. 4 hours.
• After this, it is ready to be sprayed around your room or where you want to get rid of mosquitoes.

Lavender

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dried lavender (20 g)
• 5 dl water

Instructions

• Repeat the same process as with the basil. Make a tea with lavender and leave it for 4 hours. Spray it around the room.
• If you do not want to do all this, you can choose essential lavender oil, and add moisturizing lotion, approx. 5 to 6 tbsp., Or 100 g.
• Stir well and apply it on your skin.