Mosquitoes are pretty inconvenient insects, aren't they? They may seem harmless, but they cause illness, disturb sleep at night, and the bite of these insects can cause allergies and skin irritation. So, now see how to prepare a homemade mosquito scare.
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Mosquitoes and mosquitoes are the biggest transmitters of diseases in the world, including dengue, zika, malaria, yellow fever and chikungunya. This happens because mosquitoes "transport" the viruses and bacteria that cause these diseases.
There are options for insecticide products to kill mosquitoes, however, they are expensive products and can be toxic to pets and humans. On the other hand, some ingredients work as natural insecticides, so they are great alternatives to keep your home free of insects.
Homemade mosquito repellent – Recipe
This recipe only takes 4 ingredients, has a great cost benefit and is very simple to prepare. So check it out and write down the way of preparation!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of 50 ml of water;
- 10 cloves;
- 180 ml of alcohol;
- A cap of citronella essence.
Method of preparation:
Firstly, take a container and add all the ingredients, then mix well. After that let the preparation rest overnight.
Afterwards, pass the mixture through a strainer, place it in the refill and place it in an electric diffuser. That done, just plug the diffuser into the socket and wait for the mixture to act.
Remember to leave the windows open for the insects to have a place to go out, since the mixture does not kill mosquitoes and mosquitoes, but rather repels them.
Other natural options to get rid of mosquitoes
- Lemon with Clove: take a lemon, cut it in half, then stick some cloves in the two halves. Leave the fruit in places where mosquitoes are most concentrated.
- Plants at home: Some plants act as natural repellents, in addition to beautifying and purifying the air in the house. Good options that work to scare away mosquitoes are rosemary, geranium, and mint.
- Fan: the fan is great for keeping away flies, mosquitoes and similar insects. Just place the fan on the floor with the blades facing upwards, that way the air current will chase away the insects.
