8 Natural Things To Apply To Repel Mosquitoes

By Bharati Kumari
21 Jun 2023, 17:34 IST

Tired of using chemical-laden mosquito repellents? Here are eight natural things you can apply to repel mosquitoes.

CITRONELLA

Burning citronella candles or using citronella oil in diffuser can help keep mosquitoes away.

PEPPERMINT

Mosquitoes hate the scent of peppermint, so planting it in your garden or using peppermint oil can help repel them.

CINNAMON

Burning cinnamon sticks or using cinnamon oil can help keep mosquitoes away.

LEMON AND CLOVES

Cut a lemon in half and place cloves in the flesh to create a natural mosquito repellent.

VINEGAR

Mix vinegar and water in a spray bottle and spray around the room to repel mosquitoes.

LEMON EUCALYPTUS OIL

The oil of lemon eucalyptus extract is a natural ingredient that can help prevent mosquito bites.

LAVENDER

Mosquitoes dislike the scent of lavender, so planting it in your garden can help keep them away.

CATNIP

It contains a natural mosquito repellent called nepetalactone.

CONCLUSION

Plant-based repellents offer effective and natural protection against mosquitoes.