8 Homemade Repellents To Get Rid Of Mosquitoes
Homemade and natural mosquito repellents can be used on the body, as in the case of the Indian clove or lemongrass repellent, used in the environment as with the vinegar repellent or the electronic repellent, to which you can put lemon peel, for example.
These homemade repellents can be used especially to prevent the bite of the Aedes Aegypti mosquito, which transmits dengue, zika and chikungunya, or mosquitoes that cause malaria or yellow fever, as well as mosquitoes. However, it is necessary to take into account that the effectiveness time of homemade repellents is relatively low, making it necessary to reapply them more frequently than pharmacy repellents.
Homemade repellents are also good options for people who do not want or cannot use chemical products, either in the form of body or environmental repellent.
Body repellents
Homemade body repellents can be used on all skin exposed to mosquitoes, such as arms, face and legs, however care should be taken not to apply too close to the eyes or mucous membranes such as the mouth or nose, as they can cause irritation. In addition, it is recommended to wash hands after application to avoid accidental contact with eyes, mouth and nose.
Another important recommendation is to spray homemade repellents in spray on clothes, because the mosquito bite can go through very thin fabrics, reaching the skin.
1. Repellent with Indian clove
Homemade repellent with Indian clove is rich in eugenol, an essential oil with insecticidal properties that repel the Aedes aegypti mosquito that causes dengue, zika and chikungunya, as well as flies and ants.
This homemade repellent can be used by adolescents and adults, including pregnant women, and the maximum duration time of that repellent on the skin is 3 hours.
Ingredients
Mode of preparation
Place the alcohol and Indian cloves in a dark jar with a lid, away from light, for 4 days. Stir it 2 times a day, morning and evening. Strain and pool the oil, shake lightly and place the repellent in a spray bottle.
This lotion can also be used on surfaces that often have ants on them, as it is a good way to keep them away. If the ants are usually in the sugar, what you can do is apply a few drops inside the sugar bowl.
2. Eucalyptus oil repellent
Homemade eucalyptus oil repellent contains mentoglycol, which is a natural repellent for mosquitoes, including Aedes aegypti, and also ticks such as Borrelia burgdorferi which causes Lyme disease.
This repellent can be used by pregnant women and children over 3 years old and its duration time is up to 6 hours.
Ingredients
Method of preparation
Mix the ingredients and place in a spray bottle. Apply the solution on the skin and every 6 hours. This repellent solution can also be used in the environment.
3. Lemongrass repellent
The homemade lemongrass repellent, also known as citronella is made from the essential oil of this plant and contains citronellal, citronellol and geraniol in its composition with insecticidal properties against dengue, malaria and yellow fever mosquitoes, as well as mosquitoes.
The duration time of this repellent is 2 hours and may cause eye irritation or skin allergy and should not be used by pregnant women, children and people with high blood pressure.
Ingredients
How to prepare
Mix the ingredients and place in a spray bottle. Apply it on the skin, spreading it on the areas exposed to the mosquito such as arms and legs. Avoid applying to the face and wash hands after application to avoid accidental contact with eyes, mouth and nose.
Lemongrass can be used in candles or diffusers to keep mosquitoes away.
4. Lavender repellent
This repellent, made with lavender essential oil can be used as a homemade repellent for babies, from 2 months of age to prevent mosquito bites from dengue, zika and chikungunya, as well as mosquitoes.
The homemade repellent with lavender soothes and moisturizes the skin, and the action time is approximately 3 hours. This homemade repellent should not be used by pregnant women.
Ingredients
How to prepare
In a glass container mix very well the moisturizing cream and the oil, then mix in a clean and dry bottle. Apply daily to all areas of the body exposed to the mosquito.
5. Catmint repellent
Catmint is a medicinal plant that contains nepetalactone, a component of this essential oil with insecticidal action against the Aedes aegypti mosquito that causes dengue, zika and chikungunya, and against the malaria mosquito.
This homemade repellent is made with essential oil of this plant and has a maximum action time of up to 7 hours. Catmint repellent should not be used by pregnant women or children.
Ingredients
How to prepare
Mix the ingredients and place in a spray container. Apply to the skin and spread. Wash hands after application.
Repellents for environments
Homemade repellents for environments can be used in spray form, applied in places where the mosquito can enter such as windows or doors, or be used in environmental electronic devices.
Some options for homemade and natural environmental repellents are:
1. Repellent with vinegar
The homemade repellent with vinegar is a good option to keep away the mosquito of dengue, zika and chikungunya, and should be used only in the environment.
Ingredients
How to prepare
Mix the ingredients and place in a spray bottle. Apply the solution on windows and doors.
2. Fly repellent
An example of a homemade fly repellent is to place cloves in half of a lemon or orange.
Indian cloves possess properties that irritate insects and these properties are enhanced in contact with these citrus fruits.
Ingredients
Method of preparation
Place the cloves in the Indian on the outside of the fruit and leave in the open air. To enhance the effect you can cut the orange or lemon in half and sprinkle the cloves inside. Also, you can squeeze the fruit a little, the juice becomes more evident and has greater action in conjunction with the cloves.
3. Electronic repellent
A good homemade repellent against mosquitoes and other insects is to use lemon or orange peel in the electronic repellent, instead of the repellent tablets you use.
This repellent may not be enough to keep mosquitoes away, so it is also recommended to use a repellent on your skin.
Ingredients
How to prepare
Place the lemon or orange peel in the electronic repellent where the repellent tablets are normally placed. Change the lemon or orange peel every day.
In addition to these natural repellents, there are also some commercial repellents such as Off, which can be used by pregnant women and children and help protect against mosquito bites. See other tips in the video below:
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