What scares away mosquitoes

Summer is a long awaited time recreation... The warm sun warms up the air, which caresses the face so pleasantly. Nature comes to life after a long sleep. The leaves on the trees are already completely green. And it seems that nothing can ruin these days. But the awakening of nature leads to the appearance of unpleasant insects. Flies, wasps, bees, mosquitoes and many others, and strive to ruin the long-awaited summer. These seemingly small mosquitoes do not do much harm. Their "breakfast", human blood, helps them to continue their offspring. And what do people get in return? A small red speck that itches badly? There is no benefit from such "connections" with mosquitoes.

Plants that repel mosquitoes

Along with the usual sprays from  insects there are herbs that scare off bloodsucking with their aroma. By planting them in a garden bed or on a windowsill, you will ensure a peaceful sleep for yourself and your family.

Citronella - it is a plant that can be found in almost every repellent. Growing it at home is easy. Its scent prevents mosquitoes from smelling differently. Citronella is also used as a condiment. to  meat  and  vegetable  dishes, tea additives and antiseptic for diseases.

Citronella

Melissa - this is   an essential oil herb that is often used as an additive to tea. Lemon balm grows on its own, so it does not require special care. This plant saturates the apartment with a pleasant mint aroma with hints of citrus, which bloodsucking does not like so much.

Melissa

Lemon catnip- or, as the people call it, "catnip" looks similar to lemon balm. Cats react to the smell of this plant with loud meows and purrs, mosquitoes, on the contrary, are afraid of this smell and do not fly up to apartments where the lemon catnip is located.

Lemon catnip

Marigold Are flowers that can often be seen in the city center. Performing a decorative function, they scare away many insects, including blood-sucking mosquitoes. Also, this plant will help to strengthen the immune system.

Marigold

Basil —  habitual seasoning is a good mosquito repellent. It's pretty easy to grow it. Basil can also be used during ARVI treatment.

Basil

Lavender — a beautiful plant with a pleasant mild aroma. This smell is extremely unpleasant for mosquitoes. Also, dried lavender can be used as a condiment or additive in confectionery.

Lavender

Peppermint — The aroma of this plant will easily scare away both mosquitoes and spiders. For all its unique properties, mint also helps to relieve the itchiness that occurs at the site of the bite. This plant can be used as a seasoning for many dishes.

Peppermint

Rosemary —  This plant is commonly used in cooking, but it is also great as a mosquito repellent. Rosemary oil can be used as a good preservative.

Rosemary

Geranium —  a wonderful plant that will delight the eye and protect you from the attacks of bloodsucking.

Geranium

All of the above plants will protect you from mosquitoes. But not everyone has the opportunity to grow them and care for them, so other means from bloodsucking will be considered further.

Mosquito repellent oils

Blood-sucking insects do not tolerate the aroma of essential oils of lavender, lemongrass, clove, geranium, thyme, litsea, tea tree, eucalyptus and citronella at all. Also, tea tree and lavender oil will help get rid of the unpleasant itching that appears after the bite.

In order not to get burned from using oils, you need to know how and in what proportions to dilute them.

Oil burner  will help  get rid of  from  mosquito  in  apartment. For this, 5-7 drops of the oil itself and hot water are added to a special container. Then it is worth lighting a candle.

To go for a walk, you can use an aromatic spray that will scare away any bloodsucking. To prepare the "magic elixir" you will need 10 drops of essential oil, about 10 ml of medical alcohol and 100 ml of water. The finished mixture can be poured into a spray bottle and used both in the apartment and in the fresh air.

To prepare the following insect repellent, you will need 2 tbsp. l. vegetable oil base and 10 drops of any essential oil from the above. Before using, you should consult a doctor.

To sleep at night calmly, you need to wet a napkin or towel with essential oil, after diluting it with water.

Homemade body lotion is also considered an effective anti-mosquito remedy. For manufacturing, you will need an unscented body cream and essential oil. By mixing the ingredients, you can apply the lotion to open areas of the body and are not afraid of mosquito bites.

Mosquito repellent smells

Numerous studies have shown that mosquitoes are carriers of diseases such as cholera, dysentery and typhoid fever. These dirt cannot stand the smell of cleanliness. Therefore, if you want to rid your apartment of intruders, keep it clean and tidy.

The smell of tomato leaves and elderberry branches will perfectly help get rid of intrusive blood-sucking guests. It is enough to put a small twig indoors.

Elderberry branch

A fumigator is a good mosquito control agent. To finally get rid of insects, pour 100% eucalyptus extract.

Mosquito repellent sound

If all of the above methods of dealing with flying bloodsucking have been tested by more than one generation, then the sound that scares away mosquitoes is an innovation whose effectiveness has not been proven.

The first to notice and invented the mosquito repellent sound were American scientists at the University of Kentucky. Ultrasound for flying insects is associated with alarm and danger signals. That is why mosquitoes are trying to leave the apartment in a hurry. This signal is safe for humans.

What scares away mosquitoes: folk remedies

Mosquitoes have always made people nervous with their importunity. Therefore, there are many non-native remedies in the fight against bloodsucking.

Crushed dried inflorescences, stems or leaves of Persian chamomile negatively affect the nervous system of blood-sucking mosquitoes. To get rid of unnecessary annoying guests, it is enough to lay out bouquets of dried chamomile around the house.

Persian chamomile

Also, a decoction from the roots of wormwood will scare away mosquitoes. To prepare this elixir, you need to pour a handful of chopped roots with 1.5 liters of water and bring to a boil. Then you should leave the broth for a while.

Also, "grandmother's" recipes help get rid of unpleasant itching in the area of ​​the bite.

The most popular remedy is a solution of soda, for cooking you need to dissolve 0.5 teaspoon of soda in a glass of water, you can also add a little ammonia or potassium permanganate.

In the fight against itching, you can use kefir, yogurt and the "asterisk", which also saves from the attack of bloodsucking.