Drive mosquitoes away from your home with these 10 home remedies
LavenderLavender possesses antifungal, analgesic and antiseptic properties that repel adult mosquitoes naturally, a study shows. These also soothe your skin.
Cinnamon oilCinnamon oil can help you get rid of itchy and red skin due to mosquito bites. It helps to repel adult mosquitos along with Asian tiger mosquitos.
Thyme leavesBurnt thyme leaves emit a scent that offers 85 per cent protection from mosquitoes for about 60 to 90 minutes.
Neem oilNeem oil's effectiveness lasts approximately three hours and repels close to 70 per cent of the mosquitoes. It should not be applied to the skin directly as it can lead to skin irritation.
Tea tree oilIt contains antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that help to repel mosquitos.
LemongrassLemongrass contains geraniol which is an effective and potent mosquito repellent. It also has a pleasant smell.
Lemon eucalyptus oilThis oil helps to repel 95 per cent protection against tiny parasites like mosquitos for up to three hours.
CamphorCrush a few camphor tablets and mix them with any oil. Burn a lamp with this oil to keep mosquitoes at bay.
GarlicThe pungent smell of garlic when infused with water can be used as an effective homemade mosquito spray.
Coffee groundsYou can curb the graph of mosquito breeding in stagnant water by sprinkling some coffee grounds in puddles around your house.