How to get rid of mosquitoes in an apartment with folk remedies

Each season has its own charms and disadvantages. But the spring and autumn months horrify the inhabitants of the apartments, since it was at this time that whole mosquito families were activated. Every year, their struggle with humanity is becoming more active, and methods are more sophisticated. But the representatives of the suffering half also do not stand still and try to find something new in the fight against insects or recall old recipes.

The easiest and most affordable way for everyone to protect their homes from mosquitoes is the use of mosquito nets. Only recently or this protective agent has been produced by the manufacturer with large cells, or maybe the mosquitoes were emaciated, but somehow there is a constant buzzing in the apartment. In addition, the inconvenience of the nets is that when you want to get an additional stream of fresh air, its intake is limited by a closed window opening.

Special mosquito repellent

All funds that can be purchased in the distribution network are available for use at home and outdoors.

1. To protect against mosquitoes on the street, repellents are used. These include sprays, creams, ointments and lotions that dull the smell of pests with their smell and thus protect the victim from a bite. This method of protection is temporary. Repellents last for several hours, and it is impossible to get rid of mosquitoes forever through them.
2. More effective are plates, fumigators and spirals, which are designed for indoor use. The principle of operation is based on the fact that from the first minutes of its inclusion, mosquitoes lose their desire to bite. After about 15 minutes, as the substance concentration in the air, complete paralysis occurs. The use of fumigators has a drawback. A chemical that is part of a plate or liquid interferes with normal air circulation. As a result, a person may experience headache or an allergic reaction occurs. When the fluid for the fumigator has run out, do not spend money on a new bottle. Fill it with eucalyptus extract, and the result will be no worse.

The fight against mosquitoes folk remedies

When in the apartment, for some reason, the use of the above funds is unacceptable or additional intervention is required, simple advice of folk wisdom will come to the rescue.

1. An effective way to get rid of mosquitoes is to use any of the essential oils available in the house (quality does not matter, a specific smell is important). Let it be cloves, eucalyptus, anise, basil. Just a few drops on a cotton pad, which is attached to the windowsill to block mosquitoes from entering with a fragrant curtain. Or drip on a heat source, for example, a candle, a frying pan, a light bulb, a fireplace. After applying a little oil in the pure form or as part of any cream before going to bed, you can sleep peacefully. This recipe is contraindicated for people suffering from intolerance to aromatherapy.
2. The same effect and the use of tea tree oil. In addition to protection against bloodsuckers, it is an assistant for their bites.
3. The smell of ordinary valerian or camphor, heated on fire, also scares annoying insects. The alternative is tobacco smoke.
4. Arrange in the apartment fresh leaves of tomato, elderberry or peppermint, the leaves of these plants are not favored by insects. By the way, the latter can be grown as a houseplant in pots, there will be protection from insects all year round.
5. Different types of chamomile are time-tested remedies. To lay out the dried plant in the apartment, peace is guaranteed for several days.
6. Having bought a pyrethrum (chamomile) at the pharmacy, which has insecticidal properties and is part of anti-mosquito drugs, you can independently prepare a deterrent mixture. Pour 10 grams of powder with ethanol (approximately 75 ml) and leave for one week. Strain, mix with 15 g of soap and 20 ml of glycerin. After diluting the mixture with water, spray around the apartment with a spray gun.
7. Another simple tip based on feverfew. Lubricate the strips of paper with flour or starch paste, sprinkle with plenty of powder and hang around the rooms. The effect is palpable without the presence of chemistry.
8. Wheat grass is also classified as anti-mosquito. Grind its roots, add water and boil in several stages. A saturated broth will be obtained, which is recommended to wipe the skin before bedtime.

If you still can’t get rid of all the mosquitoes, and the only survivor has bitten you, take emergency measures. You can relieve itching by wiping the site of the bite with a solution of potassium permanganate, soda or boric alcohol.

Having chosen the most optimal remedy, do not forget that pursuing the goal of destroying the mosquito, you can harm yourself. Therefore, alternate the use of the drug with airing the room, the only way you will protect yourself.

Video: improvised mosquito trap