10 of the best folk remedies against mosquitoes and other insects
Educational Program Video / / December 19, 2019
Folk remedies to protect against mosquitoes for about two hours, so do not forget to update them regularly.
Juniper
If you want to sit in the cozy company at a fire, throw in a fire a couple of juniper branches. Or drip a few drops of juniper oil. Smoke scare away mosquitoes and midges.
Vanillin
Vanillin - one of the most effective means of insects, especially gnats. Simply apply the powder to the skin. Or mix 1 g of vanillin and 10 grams of baby cream.
Essential oils
To fight off the natural body odor, can be used essential oils. Suitable cloves, anise, orange, cedar, lavender, tea tree, geranium, mint, thyme.
Simply mix 7-8 drops of essential oil to the plant and apply to the skin 1 tablespoon.
You can also process the essential oil of clothes and a tent or pour a few drops into the fire. But before using make sure to check if you have any allergies.
Lemon and Eucalyptus
The most effective tool against mosquitoes, many believe the combination of lemon and eucalyptus. Mix 10 mL of eucalyptus oil with the juice of one lemon. Apply to exposed areas of the body, and the mosquitoes will not touch you.
Garlic
Garlic - a means of very effective, but not very pleasant. Take 5-6 cloves of garlic, crush, boil for 5-6 minutes in a glass of water. Pour garlic in water spray and treat the tent.
Geranium and Lavender
Fill a liter bottle of water. Add 30 drops of geranium and lavender oils and shake well. Apply to the skin every hour.
alcohol solution
The smell of alcohol mosquitoes do not like, so you can make a repellent based on it. Fill bottle alcohol to ¾, add 50 drops of essential oils (suitable lavender, eucalyptus, lemongrass) and add water to the top. Shake well before use.
carnation
Excellent tool to stud. Pour 5 g spices glass of water and boil for 15 minutes. Slowly mix the solution with a cologne at a ratio of 1: 1 and applied to exposed skin.
Basil and tarragon
Do not like anything to be smeared - bring a sprig basilica or wormwood. Mosquitoes are terrified of these odors.
Ointment with black pepper
Pour into a jar 6 drops of black pepper oil, catnip, citronella, lavender and neem. Mix with any moisturizing cream in the proportion of 1: 2. Apply the product to a small area of skin to check for allergies. If all is well, use it with pleasure.
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