The season of mosquitoes is here. All our bodies are now covered in bumps and scratch courtesy of these blood-sucking villains. Eliminating mosquitoes can be a real pain.
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Artificial mosquito repellents are not good for our health and using them 247 is not economical. Here are some natural ways that can help control mosquitoes:
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Using Camphor for eliminating mosquitoes is a trick I learnt from my grandmother. You just need to light those small cubes of camphor in a room and close the doors and windows and leave it for half an hour. You will be shocked at how effective this method is.
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An easy and effective solution for mosquitoes, Garlic is an instant hack. Just boil a few cloves and spread the smell all over your room. Alternatively, store the mixture and spray it around.
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Not just a cure for cold, these plants help control mosquitoes. Just plant a few around your house or windowsills. If doing that isn’t an option, buy a few bunches of leaves, dry them and burn them like a potpourri.
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Make a concoction of lavender and neem oil in 1:1 proportion. Apply this to your skin. This will not just protect you from mosquitoes, but you leave you with amazing skin.
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In a spray bottle, mix a few drops of peppermint essential oil in water and shake it vigorously. Now use this solution on your skin. That’s it.
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Rosemary herb is an amazing eliminating mosquito. Just buy a few dried stalks of rosemary. Burn a few stalks inside your room and keep it closed for some time.
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Dilute a few drops of tea tree oil in some water and apply it to your skin. This anti-fungal and anti-bacterial oil is not only excellent at repelling mosquitoes, but it can also treat mosquito bites.
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This is an age-old trick for mosquitoes. Just cut a lemon in half and pierce some cloves in it. Just place it around the corners of your room and that’s it.
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Citronella oil is a known mosquito repellent. Just apply a few drops to your skin. If you don’t want to do that, citronella oil candles are available easily. Just light them in your room!
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