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How Do You Keep Mosquitoes Away Naturally?
If you look around online, you can find plenty of tips and tricks that supposedly work to keep mosquitoes away. But how do you know which natural mosquito repellents will actually do the trick? We believe that these are the best steps you can take to keep mosquitoes away on your own:
- Cover or get rid of still water around your yard.
- Use fans in outdoor areas around your home.
- Mask your scent with a diluted essential oil spray.
- Wear light-colored clothing or long sleeves to avoid bites.
Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes
The best way to keep mosquitoes away naturally is to limit the amount of attractive features your yard provides them with. This starts with getting rid of all accessible sources of standing water. When rainwater collects in planters, tires, tarps, gutters, and elsewhere in your yard, it provides mosquitoes with a place to lay their eggs. If you find rainwater collecting anywhere in your yard, make sure to pour it out and remove or cover the container. You should also know that mosquitoes are weak fliers that don’t do well in windy environments, so using fans while spending time outdoors can keep mosquitoes from bothering you.
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Essential Oil Mosquito Repellents
Essential oils are multipurpose products with many benefits, but can they help you keep mosquitoes away? Before trying them out, it’s important to remember to dilute your essential oils with carrier oils and to conduct a skin patch test to avoid any adverse reactions. These essential oils are sometimes used in mosquito home remedies:
- Lemon eucalyptus oil. Lemon eucalyptus is classified as a mosquito repellent by the CDC and the EPA, but it is not approved for use on children under three years old.
- Catnip oil: Catnip oil is derived from catnip through a steam distillation process. It is EPA-approved and said to offer up to seven hours of protection against mosquito bites.
- Peppermint oil. Peppermint oil has a strong fragrance that can work to keep mosquitoes away when mixed with a carrier oil.
- Lavender oil: Lavender oil is another fragrant substance that can mask your scent to keep mosquitoes away.
Do Vitamin B and Coconut Oil Keep Mosquitoes Away?
Some people claim that taking vitamin B will reduce your susceptibility to mosquito bites over time, but all formal studies show that it has no effect on mosquitoes. Similar studies focused on coconut oil show the same results, but it seems that combining coconut oil with essential oils can create a topical application that works as a mosquito repellent. No matter what homemade mosquito repellent you plan to make at home, consult a medical professional beforehand for advice.