With rising temperatures, mosquitoes can be a nuisance and cause painful bites! To help keep them away, we bring to you a few simple and natural home remedies that can be made easily. Tap to read!
Apple Cider Vinegar and Citronella Oil Spray
Mix half cup of water with half cup apple cider vinegar and add a few drops of citronella oil. Its strong scent can help repel mosquitoes effectively.
Garlic Spray
Garlic spray made by boiling garlic in water, contains strong sulphur compounds that can help repel mosquitoes.
Lemon and Clove
This repellent helps keep mosquitoes away, as they dislike the smell of cloves and citrus. Simply stick some cloves in half cut lemon for it to be effective.
Neem Oil and Coconut Oil
Mix one teaspoon of neem oil with coconut oil and apply it to the body. This will help repel mosquitoes as it is a natural insecticide and reduces irritation.
Coffee Grounds
Placing coffee grounds in stagnant water helps stop mosquito breeding by suffocating the eggs and preventing them from growing.
Camphor and Water
Adding 1-2 camphor tablets in water can help drive mosquitoes away, as camphor has a very strong smell.
Tea Tree Oil Spray
Take a cup of water, add a few drops of tea tree oil, and spray. This spray will help repel mosquitoes due to its anti-bacterial and insect-repellent properties.
Information Credits
According to PubMed, essential oils, coffee grounds, clove, tea tree oil, camphor, and other home remedies can help repel mosquitoes.