Easy Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Mosquitoes

Did you know that mosquitoes are the most dangerous creatures in the world? And that claim is from the World Health Organization.

The reason for this is that diseases like malaria, dengue and now zika virus are spreading in different countries due to mosquitoes which result in more than one million deaths every year.

Easy Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Mosquitoes

Here are some home remedies that will keep mosquitoes away from you.

Mint

Insect bites do not like the smell of mint, so you can grind mint leaves and apply it on your skin to keep mosquitoes away. Similarly, if mosquitoes bite, the use of these leaves can also control itching.

Garlic

Scientists are not sure why this happens, but it seems that mosquitoes do not like garlic. One study found that people who applied garlic paste to their hands and feet were not afraid of mosquitoes. For this you can mix garlic oil, petroleum gel and wax to make a solution which will prove to be a natural remedy against mosquitoes.

Maltese peels

The sour smell of malt repels not only mosquitoes but also ants and flies. Insects do not like sour smell. To try this recipe, grind malt peels and spray on insect infested areas, including mosquitoes. If the mosquito bites, rubbing fresh malt peels on the skin will reduce the irritation and fade the scar.

Neem oil

Mix equal amount of neem oil in pure coconut oil and apply it on exposed parts of your body. The strong smell of this mixture will keep the mosquitoes away for at least 8 hours.

Basil

This herb can be used for many purposes, one of which is to repel mosquitoes. If you do not like the smell of mosquitoes, then rub its fresh leaves on the skin or use its oil.