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10 ways to get rid of mosquitoes

April 23, 2017 by Aouad Abdessamad

Are you tired of mosquitoes buzzing all around your house and making your life miserable? Are you fed up of trying those mosquito repellent sprays that just do not seem to work? If so, then you have come to the right place.

Mosquitoes can be a real pest in your home or in your backyard. Not only do they affect your well-being but also prevent you from living comfortably in your own house. So, to make things easier, below is a list of things that you can do to keep these pesky little creatures at bay.

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10 ways to get rid of mosquitoes

  1. Using neem oil

Neem has had its fair share of positive appraisals where many testify to the benefits of neem. However, neem can also be used against mosquitoes and it proves to be quite effective as well.

Neem oil, when mixed with coconut oil in equal proportions, can serve as the ultimate mosquito repellent. All you need to do is rub the mixture on the exposed parts of your skin and the smell will keep repelling mosquitoes for the next eight hours or so.

In addition, neem oil is a powerful antibacterial and antiviral agent and as such, allows you to protect yourself from harmful diseases as well.

  1. Tulsi

Tulsi’s benefits in terms of repelling mosquitoes is not only a proven experience but it is also a scientifically validated fact. According to a research published in the Parasitology Research Journal, Tulsi effectively kills mosquito larvae.

All you need to do is place a Tulsi plant outside or near your window to prevent mosquitoes coming in. You can, in fact, grow Tulsi plants in your backyard for maximum effect.

  1. Camphor

Camphor is a highly potent material that wards off not just mosquitoes, but also any sort of insects very effectively. Furthermore, the effects of camphor are long-lasting which means you do not have keep replacing it every time.

The strong aroma of camphor efficiently blocks out most insects. You may also light them and keep them in a closed room for a while. You may then enter the room which would be completely free of any kind of mosquitoes.

  1. Eucalyptus oil with lemon oil

Eucalyptus and lemon oil have both been established as effective agents against repelling mosquitoes. In fact, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends using them as the primary repellent against various insects.

Cineole, which is found in eucalyptus and lemon oil, is what repels mosquitoes and has anti-septic capabilities as well.

All you need to do is mix eucalyptus and lemon oil in equal proportions and apply them to the exposed parts of your skin.

  1. Tea tree oil

Another home-made solution to get rid of mosquitoes is to use tea tree oil. Not only does it protect you from harmful mosquito bites, but also provides great benefit to your skin and hair along with being a strong anti-bacterial agent.

You may rub the oil on your skin or simply spread the scent of tea tree oil through vaporizing it in your house.

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