Natural Homemade Mosquito Repellent: Mosquito Fighting Tips

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Mosquito’s don’t only leave itchy welts they can cause some serious health issues and diseases such as:

• Dengue fever (break bone fever)
• Yellow fever
•  Zika virus
•  Malaria

It’s very important to keep mosquito’s far from you as much as possible.

The most common way to keep mosquito’s out is by using chemical laden repellents which may not be safe. Some repellent can cause skin irritation, eye irritation and can also penetrate skin. In rare instances, some of these repellent have been found to affect the central nervous system leading to some slurred speech, confusion and seizures in some people. The best alternative, is to use natural repellents which doesn’t  contain toxic ingredients. Here are some natural insect repellent and an easy to make DIY repellent.

Lavender oil

This sweet-smelling flower is also one of the best plants that can repel mosquitoes. They dislike most of the scents humans find pleasing, and lavender is one of the fragrance they can’t withstand. You can make the most use of it as a natural mosquito repellent by rubbing a few drops on your exposed skin. You can also plant it in your garden to get the full effect of this amazing plant. You can get Pure Premium Organic Lavender Essential Oil.

Lemon eucalyptus oil

Lemon eucalyptus oil, is a natural oils obtained from the lemon-scented gum eucalyptus plant. It is one of the most popular ingredients in most insect repellent. lemon eucalyptus oil is the only natural repellent that is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent mosquito bites. A good natural repellent to consider if you are avoiding toxic solutions is Baxters natural mosquito repellent it contains lemon eucalyptus oil. You can also make your own insect repellent.

 

Homemade mosquito repellent

1 Spray bottle

25 drops lemon eucalyptus essential oil

4 ounces of rubbing alcohol

2 oz. coconut oil (optional)

10 drops of lavender essential oil

Preparation:

Mix the ingredients together in your spray bottle.

Shake well before applying.

Apply to clothes and exposed skin. Be careful to not spray in eyes.

Reapply every 4-6 hours.

Wash your hands after each application.

How to Use Insect Repellents Safely

1. Apply only on  exposed skin. Never use repellent under your cloth.
2. Don’t apply on wounds, cuts, or broken or irritated skin.
3. For your face, spray it on your palms first, then rub it in, avoiding your eyes and mouth.
4. Adults should put it on children. Avoid applying it in their hands.
5. Don’t use near food, and wash hands after application and before.
6. At the end of the day, Wash repellent off your skin and launder treated clothes.

Mosquito fighting Tips

Drain any standing water around

Mosquitoes breed in whatever is accessible to them, so it’s important to drain empty flower pots and air conditioner drain pans and even make sure water isn’t trapped tarpaulin covering woodpiles, old tires, storm drains or backyard equipment.

Dress properly

Wear long sleeves and pants if you’re in an a particularly mosquito-infested place. Loose fitted clothes are the best option because mosquito’s can bite through tight fitted clothes.

Apply mosquito repellent

Apply a coat of your homemade mosquito repellent when going outside.