5 do-it-yourself and eco-friendly tricks to ward off mosquitoes
Who doesn't hate the annoying mosquito bites, a summer classic, but which can be really maddening? How then to defend against these insects without filling up with spray and sending money for platelets? We suggest 5 ecological and natural do-it-yourself tricks for a mosquito-proof summer.
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1. Essential oils
The essence of some scented oils is very annoying to mosquitoes. For example, the essential oils of lavender, lemon, lemongrass and geranium are able to disorient mosquitoes. be put these essential oils, diluted with a little water, in glass jars with wooden sticks inside. Not only will the essence guarantee a good scent to the house, it will also keep mosquitoes at bay which, at the sole smell , they will go into confusion no longer recognizing your skin.
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2. The anti-mosquito plants
Did you know that placing a basil plant or pots of geraniums on windows, balconies and sills keeps mosquitoes away? The same for meta or lavender seedlings. These plants are a natural anti-mosquito, as well as garlic (which rightly drives away the vampires, also blood suckers). Another excellent plant as an anti-mosquito is the catalpa, considered even the queen of anti-mosquito plants .
In addition to fighting mosquitoes from balconies and windows with plants, you can strengthen the "protective barrier" with a glass of vinegar placed near the windows or even near the beds. Seeing is believing.
3. Do-it-yourself platelets
Although shorter than the purchased platelets, the solution we propose releases an excellent fragrance and is excellent against mosquitoes, which do not like strong odors such as those of vinegar and lemon. Then cut the lemon or orange peel into the same wrapped shape as the anti-mosquito stove you already have, and put it in the stove. You will have to refill it more often, but you will have a great fragrance and mosquitoes stay away!
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4. Repellent for the body
A first way to make do-it-yourself body repellents is with essential oils. For the preparation it is sufficient to dilute one of the essential oils of point 1 with sweet almond oil. Not only will your skin be soft, nourished and hydrated but also protected from mosquitoes. Another method consists in boiling two bunches of mint and one of basil for 20 minutes.The mixture obtained should be filtered and stored in the fridge, and sprinkled every night on the skin.This will also protect your skin from mosquitoes.
5. Hand-made candles
Do you want to ward off mosquitoes while creating a relaxing environment? To ward off mosquitoes, always use geranium essences, based on lemongrass or lavender: with these you can create DIY candles that will release an annoying scent for mosquitoes but pleasant for your home.
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