The menace of mosquitoes is most painful in summer. When you think that you will take a little walk in the open air, then even that becomes difficult due to the attack of mosquitoes. Even while sleeping at night, the sound of mosquitoes does not allow sleep to be completed. Now many repellants and creams etc. are available in the market for this, but they may cause difficulty in breathing.
However, some tricks can be done with the help of which you can be successful in driving mosquitoes away. You can repel mosquitoes at home with the help of some leaves. These leaves contain oils whose smell repels mosquitoes. The strong smell of the oil deters them from entering the house.
Basil leaves
If you do not have a Tulsi plant in your house, then it does not matter, now definitely plant this plant in your courtyard. Not only does it smell great, but basil leaves also contain compounds that can kill mosquito larvae. This will reduce mosquitoes in your garden or yard. Not only this, if you have got pimples or rashes on the skin due to mosquito bites, then basil can be ground and applied at that place too. This can help reduce irritation and redness.
Garlic leaves
Garlic can prove to be a very good repellant. Garlic contains allicin (a natural sulfur-containing compound), which repels mosquitoes. To make a repellant with garlic, grind a few cloves of garlic in one litre of water and boil it on low heat after adding essential oils to the water. Cool it and put it in the spray and spray it. Burning garlic leaves can also help in repelling mosquitoes.
Mint leaves
Mint is an aromatic herb that has insect-repellent properties. Menthol, peppermint and peppermint oils have active insect repellents, which can help repel mosquitoes. You can plant its plant on the terrace or near the balcony. Along with this, if you have rashes on your skin due to mosquito bites, then you will get relief by applying its oil. Mosquitoes will run away from the house even by applying mint oil to the diffuser.
Lemongrass leaves
Lemon grass has a citrusy and strong smell and is one of the most commonly used natural ingredients in mosquito repellents. If you want to reduce the number of mosquitoes in your house, then you must plant a lemongrass plant in your garden. The house can also be scented with its oil and mosquitoes can be driven away. If you burn lemongrass leaves and rotate them in the house, mosquitoes will run away from the room.
Lavender leaves
Lavender is an indoor plant with greenish-grey leaves and clusters of small, delicate purple flowers. It can repel mosquitoes with its sweet and strong scent. In addition to being an effective mosquito repellant, lavender is known to have calming properties. It is often used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation and sleep. You can plant lavender plants on the balcony or garden area. Apart from this, lavender oil can also be applied to the diffuser.
You can also get rid of mosquitoes by planting these plants at home. If there are no plants, then just a few of their leaves will be of great use to you.
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