If there's one thing you hate in the summer, it's mosquitoes! Yes, you don't go a single evening or a single night without getting stung. Moreover, you are so exhausted that you have refused more than once to organize a barbecue with friends, in order to avoid eating in the evening in the garden, or simply sleeping, so as not to suffocate bundled up under your blanket, as you normally would. So how do you get rid of those damn mosquitoes once and for all? What solutions are there to keep them away from your eyes and your body? Here are the top 6 steps to eliminate Mosquitos.
Mosquito repellent
First solution? The repellent against mosquitoes as a cream is one of the best anti mosquito products, to be applied to the uncovered parts of your body, or spray, spray on your clothes if you are outside. Repellents containing between 30 and 50% DEET are the best known and remain effective for several hours after application. Conversely, other formulas containing less DEET have a shorter duration of protection (and must therefore be reapplied more often). Have you bought a repellent? Learn about its composition (its DEET content) to use it properly and protect yourself effectively. However, be careful, DEET is a chemical. Stay alert on the use of your mosquito repellent, especially on your children.
The mosquito net
Second solution? The mosquito net, to be placed on door or window frames but also around your bed. Several models exist to facilitate their installation. Fixed frame, roll-up, tulle, or bed, can also be impregnated with an insecticide to kill or repel mosquitoes.
Lemongrass
Remedy known to all, lemongrass is really effective in repelling mosquitoes. Why? Because its pronounced lemon scent disturbs the nervous system of mosquitoes. To use lemongrass as a mosquito repellant, you can apply lemongrass scented mosquito repellent to your body, light candles or a lemongrass torch, if you are outdoors, or plant lemongrass. in several garden pots around your house, to discourage mosquitoes from entering your windows or doors.
Essential oils
Some essential oils, other than lemongrass, are also effective in repelling mosquitoes. This is lemon eucalyptus essential oil or lavender essential oil. Do you want to use them? Near you, lightly scented candles or an oil burner so that one of these essential oils, under the heat, evaporates in the air. It will block mosquitoes 2 to 3 meters around you.
The shower
It is well known: mosquitoes are attracted to sweat. Why? Because of its odors of urea, lactic acid, and ammonia that it diffuses. Do you sweat a lot during the hot weather? Take a shower regularly or refresh your sweating areas at the sink (armpits, feet, ankles, crotch, etc.). It is done? Avoid using perfume! Mosquitoes are also attracted to certain molecules in scents, whatever they are.
Garlic
Just like lemongrass, garlic, according to some studies, also acts as a natural repellent against mosquitoes. So think, if you have space, to plant garlic in your garden all-around your house. Another possibility: sprinkle powdered garlic on the terrace or at the various entrances (window and door) of your home. It will create a barrier against mosquitoes and assure you that they will not come inside your house.