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7 Natural Ways to Keep Mosquitoes Away

Mosquitoes in homes are a common problem.

Normally, in households, people prefer using coils, insect repellent sprays and liquids to get rid of mosquitoes, but they are high in chemicals, which may cause breathing problems.

 Instead, there are some natural ways that work perfectly in getting rid of mosquitoes without causing any harm to humans or nature. 

Plants like lavender, lemongrass, basil, rosemary and catnip are poisonous to insects and mosquitoes, so simply planting them at the entry points of your home can help the tiny creatures away.

Mosquitoes prefer to hover around still water and also to lay their eggs, so never let water stagnate in open areas like your garden, old unused plants, or open boxes, as these are the areas where mosquitoes can easily multiply.

Mosquitoes despise the smell of alcohol and beer, and keeping liquor in a glass or dish helps keep mosquitoes away from the surroundings.

Apple cider vinegar is a strong remedy to keep mosquitoes away. Combining it with other ingredients makes it a powerful spray. 

Lavender oil and tea tree oil are efficient repellents as mosquitoes despise the smell of these oils. You can spread them around your home and even apply them to clothes which keep the tiny mosquitoes away.

Mosquitoes do not like the smell of citrus fruits and cloves. Keeping a lemon stuffed with cloves in the corners of homes helps in killing them and is one of the safest and most natural ways to keep mosquitoes away from homes.

Lighting camphor and shutting all the doors helps in making a mosquito-free room in 30 minutes. Keeping a tablet of camphor in a bowl of water is also a method that is effective in keeping insects away.

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