Natural mosquito repellents have been used for a long time. Some are used orally and applied externally, others are made into creams or other forms of preparations. Mosquitoes usually spread many kinds of diseases and carrying them can trigger allergies and discomfort because of the bites. Mosquito repellent s are homemade, natural remedies that can help avoid being bitten by mosquitoes . Most of these products use harmless herbs that don’t pose any health threats to those who will use it regularly. The next thing you need to look out for is the preparation method. There are recipes using oils and natural ingredients like lemon grass or citronella essential oil. You may also add cloves or soy sauce in your mix because they contain certain substances which repel mosquitoes effectively. Another good thing about these preparations is that you can find all the items needed to prepare them at home without spending too much money as you do in store bought chemicals. Here’s some info on homemade natural mosquito repellent:
Natural Ways To Mosquito Repellent
Natural ways to prevent mosquitoes and avoid bug bites.
There are several natural ways to repel mosquitoes and avoid bug bites. The following measures can help you prevent mosquito bites:
- Use natural repellents like lemongrass or citronella.
- Keep doors and windows closed as much as possible. Mosquitoes are not fast fliers, so they will have difficulty reaching you if you don’t leave an opening for them.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when outdoors, especially during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Light colored clothing is also recommended because it makes it harder for the pests to spot their prey from a distance with their eyesight (they mostly rely on heat sensing).
- Turn on fans inside your home or office space because this will keep the air moving around you so that bugs cannot easily land on your skin or clothes!
Staying inside until the sun rises.
Avoiding the outdoors at dawn and dusk is a good way to repel mosquitoes, but this isn’t always feasible. What if you live in an area where mosquitoes are out there all day? Or what if you have to go to work during this time, or take care of your kids in the evening?
Luckily, there are some things you can do if you have no choice but to be outside during peak mosquito hours. Here are some helpful tips for staying safe:
- Wear long sleeves and pants, as well as shoes instead of sandals or flip flops. These items will help keep away any biting critters that might try their luck with your skin!
- Use insect repellents containing DEET on exposed skin. This should be applied 30 minutes before going outdoors so that it has time to dry completely before any bites occur—mosquitoes love damp skin!
Keep your doors and windows closed.
- Keep your doors and windows closed. This is one of the most common ways to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home and biting you.
- Keep screens in good repair and make sure they are not torn or ripped by repairing or replacing them as soon as possible. When installing new screens, use mesh material that will not allow even small mosquitoes to enter through the opening of a window or door frame. You can also hang special curtains on your windows for added protection against mosquitoes entering through open spaces in the frame or sills of your windows.
- Close all vents when it is hot outside (in summer). Opening up a vent at night allows cold air inside thus reducing warmth levels inside which might attract mosquitoes seeking warmth to lay eggs on surfaces near them like furniture or bedding lined with cotton fabrics that do not let air pass through easily due to their thick structure., so keep everything closed when sleeping at night!
Turn on fans.
The simplest way to keep mosquitoes at bay is to turn on fans. Mosquitoes are weak fliers and can’t fly in a breeze, so if you have a fan turned on, it will keep them from landing on you. Fans are also great for keeping cool in the summer, so consider turning one on as an added benefit of this method as well!
Not only does this method work for repelling mosquitoes but other insects as well like flies and gnats. [1]
Change your clothes.
- Wear light-coloured clothes. Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colours, so it is best to wear long sleeves and trousers as well as socks. You can also buy trousers with built-in repellent, but make sure they don’t have any chemicals before you wear them.
- Avoid tight-fitting clothes. Mosquitoes can bite through thin fabrics like that of tights or leggings, so if you have a choice between wearing tight jeans or loose ones when going out at night time then choose the latter option! If you do want to wear something that is tight fitting then make sure it has an insecticide treatment on it (see tip below).
- Be careful about what type of insecticide treatment your clothing has been treated with! Some products contain toxic chemicals which could cause skin irritation or allergies; check the label carefully before buying anything labeled as having “insecticide” properties
Use repellents containing lemon eucalyptus oil.
- Make your own mosquito repellent spray. If you’re not a fan of DEET, but want to keep mosquitoes at bay without harmful chemicals, consider making your own repellent with lemon eucalyptus oil. This citrusy scented essential oil is well known for its ability to deter insects and is safe for children and pregnant women (remember: always read product labels before using any essential oils). To make this homemade mosquito spray, combine 20 drops of lemon eucalyptus oil with 4 ounces water in an empty bottle or spray container. Use 2-3 times per week on exposed skin as directed by the product label or follow package instructions if there are any listed on the label.
- Combine lemon eucalyptus and other essential oils for maximum protection against biting bugs! Lemon Eucalyptus has natural insect repellant properties that work great in combination with other essential oils like peppermint or lemongrass which have been shown to repel bugs too!
Wear long sleeves and pants.
Long sleeves and pants are an effective way to prevent mosquito bites, but they can be uncomfortable in hot weather. If you wear long sleeves or pants, mosquitoes won’t be able to get close enough to bite you. Another option is to wear clothes made with insecticide-treated fabric. This type of material is treated with chemicals that make it less attractive for mosquitoes to land on your clothing and bite you.
Use an insecticide on your clothing.
An insecticide is a substance that repels or kills insects. You can buy insecticides in the form of sprays, which you then apply to your clothing and skin.
You may want to consider using an insecticide on your clothing, as it’s one of the best ways to keep mosquitoes away from you. Natural products have become increasingly popular in recent years because they’re often safer for people and their pets than conventional products (which contain chemicals).
Many companies now offer natural repellents made from lemon eucalyptus oil, lavender or peppermint oils. You can also make your own by combining essential oils with water in a spray bottle; add several drops of each oil per 16oz (1 pint) container of water before shaking well to mix thoroughly.
Plant a lemongrass in your garden.
Lemongrass is a perennial herb that can be grown indoors, outdoors and in pots. It has a strong smell that the mosquitoes don’t like, so you should plant it around your house or garden to repel them. You can even use lemongrass for cooking purposes!
Lemongrass is easy to grow: just plant the seeds in your garden or pot and water them regularly. It will take about 3 weeks for the plant to grow big enough to start using its leaves as mosquito repellent.
Install a bat box outside your home.
Bats are natural predators of mosquitoes, so installing a bat box outside your home is one way to keep mosquitoes at bay. Bats feed on insects, so don’t be surprised if you see them eating mosquitos in midflight! Bat houses can be purchased or constructed by the homeowner. If you want to buy one, they are available online or at local garden supply stores. They come in many designs and sizes—some look like birdhouses while others resemble large pails with an opening on the side where bats can fly inside.
There are many simple ways you can help protect yourself against mosquito bites, including keeping the windows closed and wearing long sleeves and trousers at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most likely to bite.
Here are some things you can do to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes:
- Keep windows closed, especially at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Screening will also help keep out flying insects.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts, long trousers and socks if you’re going to be spending time outdoors in areas where mosquitoes breed such as marshes or swamps; this will protect you from bites. Mosquito repellents should also be applied to exposed skin (although this won’t protect against ticks).
- Turn off lighting inside your home around dusk and dawn – keeping outside lights on can attract more mosquitoes.
- MADE WITH OIL OF LEMON EUCALYPTUS: This DEET-free insect repellent provides you with protection during adventures in the backyard and on the go.
- REPELS MOSQUITOES FOR UP TO 6 HOURS: This repellent keeps you and your family protected for hours, so the fun doesn’t have to end.
- REFRESHING SCENT: This DEET-free personal repellent leaves you with a cool, refreshing scent so you don’t have to put up with the usual bug spray smell.
- REPELS: Create a barrier against mosquitoes, including those that may transmit the Zika, West Nile, Dengue and Chikungunya viruses.
- NOT GREASY OR STICKY: Formulated with oil of lemon eucalyptus to provide protection without leaving your skin feeling sticky or greasy.
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- CITRONELLA PATCH: Infused with citronella oil, these patches help repel mosquitos and does not kill them. Citronella works naturally to mask the scents of carbon dioxide and lactic acid that mosquitos are attracted to.
- MOSQUITO PATCH STICKERS: The patches are made using all-natural plant-based ingredients. They are 100% DEET-free. When you notice the citronella scent has faded, you should discard the patch as it has lost its effectiveness.
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- KILLS & REPELS. A preventative and a treatment, this spray is a natural pest repellent, and kills mosquitoes, ants, fleas, ticks, roaches, flies, scorpions, chiggers, crickets, chinch bugs, japanese beetles, no-see-ums, gnats and more. Safe alternative to conventional pesticide sprays, baits, ant granules, zappers or foggers.
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