5 Simple Ways to Keep Mosquitoes Away

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Nisha Dubey

As the temperatures have begun to soar, mosquitoes have started to invade our homes and spread diseases.

If no precaution is taken, they can spread dengue and malaria. Keeping mosquitoes at bay has become quite a challenging task and a worrisome one.

If you are tired of using machines, burning coils, applying mosquito repellent and spraying chemicals, then here are five simple measures with which you can drive away mosquitoes.

Camphor: The smell of camphor drives away these insects and keeps them at bay. Hence, as soon as the sun sets, burn camphor.

Lavender Oil: Apart from being a great essential oil which helps to relax our senses, lavender oil is a natural repellent for mosquitoes. You can add this to your home diffuser, mix it with lotion or cream or apply it on the skin.

Tea Tree Oil: Tea tree oil can keep mosquitoes or insects away from your home. You can use tea tree oil in a diffuser, candles or cream lotion. It is believed that if a mosquito bites you, applying a drop of this oil can help soothe the itchy sensation.

Lemongrass and Cloves: If you have a lemongrass plant at home then place them near the balcony and main doors of the house. You can also apply coconut oil on your skin by infusing it with lemongrass and cloves.

Neem Leaves: If there’s too many mosquitos at home, burn some neem leaves. Let the smoke spread in the house. The smell of the neem leaves should keep the mosquitoes away. You can also buy neem oil and add it to your lotion.

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