Summer is your favorite season but there is a downside: mosquitoes of course. Despite their small size, mosquitoes can literally ruin an evening outdoors, a swim or even worse… a night’s sleep. What’s more annoying than an incessant buzzing and itchy bites? To effectively ward off the pest, discover 5 natural and extremely effective methods. Say goodbye to expensive, chemical and environmentally polluting industrial mosquito repellents. Favor natural, inexpensive solutions that you may even already have at home, in your cupboards!
Natural mosquito repellent method n°1: soap
Soaps composed of aromatic plants whose anti-mosquito properties are recognized can prove to be formidable repellents. Choose a lemongrass soap or one made with olive oil, coconut oil or castor oil. Grate pieces of soap into a container and scatter them around the four corners of your patio, for example. You should be quiet for the evening! Repeat the operation in your interior and find serenity.
Natural mosquito repellent method n°2: dishwashing liquid
Don’t have soap at home? Keep mosquitoes away with lemon-scented dish soap! Place a few drops of dishwashing liquid in a container, add water and place the container in strategic places in your home or garden. Simple, fast and efficient… all you have to do is finish your dishes!
Natural mosquito repellent method n°3: essential oils
The anti-mosquito properties of certain essential oils are proven. Among them, lemongrass, lemon eucalyptus or bourbon geranium. Diffuse these essential oils at home using a diffuser and you will keep pests away for sure! Bonus tip: To avoid insect bites, place a drop of essential oil in your moisturizer and apply it to your wrists, ankles and behind your ears. Tranquility assured, you won’t get bitten once more.
Natural mosquito repellent method n°4: lemon with cloves
Here is another 100% natural trick: cut a lemon in half and garnish with cloves. Arrange it in areas where you need protection and watch… magic, nothing on the horizon! Mosquitoes hate the smell of lemon and cloves: they will therefore spend their evening elsewhere and this is very good news for you.
Natural mosquito repellent method n°5: garlic
We told you at the beginning of the article that the miracle methods were hidden in your cupboards and it is true. The last simple and inexpensive remedy is garlic. The strong smell of the plant will keep mosquitoes away instantly. You can even grow garlic in your garden for optimal year-round protection. Also remember to sprinkle garlic powder on the edge of your windows or bay windows: mosquitoes will pass their way and head to your neighbours. If you like your neighbours, don’t hesitate to share your method with them, so that mosquitoes stay away from your neighborhood for good.
You now know the best secret recipes to fight mosquitoes naturally and sustainably. Stop getting bitten and save money on mosquito repellents as well as pimple soothing creams. Don’t forget to empty and/or cover stagnant water containers in your garden to prevent the proliferation of the species. It’s up to you to test the different mosquito repellent methods that respect the environment and finally enjoy spending a serene summer in total freedom. Say goodbye to mosquitoes and have a nice summer!
