Mosquito repellent: natural and effective repellent

Mosquito repellent, what are the best tips and tricks?

With the arrival of spring and hot summer days, mosquitoes are likely to make life difficult for you and will still be in large numbers this year.

Luckily for you, there are plenty of effective mosquito repellents and tricks out there. 10 Tips therefore presents to you today tips and tricks to keep insects away but also very effective mosquito repellents!

1. Wash your feet and ankles against mosquitoes

If you often go outside for walks or simply get some fresh air, did you know that it was important to wash your feet and ankles well?

Indeed, it is very important to wash your feet and ankles well because mosquitoes love to go there to feast on the bacteria that are there. You have probably already noticed that mosquito bites are often found on the feet, ankles and even legs, so be careful.

A mosquito repellent bracelet… Yes or no?

You can find mosquito repellent bracelets for the whole family online and in some stores. But in reality this type of gadget does not really work against mosquitoes and mosquitoes unfortunately.

2. Lemony smell as mosquito repellent

Mosquitoes as well as many other unwanted insects do not like the smell of lemon and lemongrass at all. So why not use that lemony smell as a natural mosquito repellent?

You can therefore plant lemon thyme, small-leaved basil or a variety of lemon balm near your terrace. These are three examples of mosquito repellent plants that give off that lemon smell that mosquitoes hate.

To discover all the anti-mosquito plants, herbs and shrubs, it’s here: 10 mosquito repellent plants. You will discover the top 10 of the best mosquito repellent plants for the garden and terrace this summer.

3. Is mosquito repellent really effective?

We often see on the terraces and balconies of the neighborhood or even at the campsite mosquito repellent lamps, but is it really effective as a mosquito trap?

It would indeed seem that this type of UV lamp can indeed be effective in killing mosquitoes but also in killing flies, wasps and other flying insects.

On the other hand, it is important to compare in order to choose the right UV lamp and above all to read the comments and opinions of buyers before deciding on a specific model.

Here is one of the best lamps for killing mosquitoes and other unwanted flying insects:

4. Reduce your beer consumption

Certain foods we eat can unfortunately attract mosquitoes and other unwanted insects near us. Beer is one of the products that you should not drink before going outside for a walk or to play.

And yes it may be curious as information but it’s true, beer attracts mosquitoes! In fact, you risk attracting mosquitoes more easily. You have between 15 and 25% more chance of being bitten by a mosquito if you have just had a good cold beer before going outside.

If you like to drink beer in the summer on the terrace, beware of mosquitoes and other flying insects that will want to stick to you and bite you!

5. Ultrasound as mosquito repellent?

We find in several online stores specializing in repellents and products against insects and animals, ultrasonic repellents.

Unfortunately, when it comes to repelling mosquitoes and mosquitoes, this type of ultrasonic device is not very effective.

It is wiser to buy a UV lamp or even an anti-mosquito racket than to spend your money on the purchase of an ultrasonic repellent.

6. Are you pregnant? Watch out for mosquitoes!

You are pregnant and you notice a lot more mosquitoes than usual having fun circling around you? Well it’s normal unfortunately because mosquitoes and mosquitoes are attracted by pregnant women but also by sick people.

It is actually an increase in body heat, CO2 and sweating that seem to attract mosquitoes more. So if your friend is pregnant move away from her a little on the edge of the pool to keep mosquitoes away. ?

7. Mosquitoes and bright colors

As with other flying insects, mosquitoes are particularly attracted to bright colors. So pay attention to what you wear in terms of clothing and shoes during your walks in the forest.

But in addition to very bright colors mosquitoes also like dark blue curiously. Indeed this color emits a light spectrum that mosquitoes love.

So it’s better to avoid clothes and accessories in this shade of dark blue when traveling outside the house.

8. An electric mosquito racket

Did you know that there was also an electric fly killer to eliminate flies, but also mosquitoes, horseflies and even to kill wasps? Several models of electric snowshoes exist and unfortunately they are not all as effective as each other. This is why it is important to read the comments and opinions of users in order to make the best possible choice.

This racket is also really useful against flies of all kinds. Come and discover our other tips here: Natural fly repellent.

9. Geraniol as mosquito repellent

Geraniol is really very effective as a mosquito repellent in addition to being an excellent anti-parasitic. But where is geraniol found and how can it be used against mosquitoes?

Geraniol is among others present in geranium, this plant that is often found in gardens and landscaping.

You can therefore plant several geranium plants near your garden and terrace to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and mosquitoes.

It is also possible to find mosquito repellents based on geraniol which are even more effective in the fight against these flying insects.

In addition, geraniol is much more effective against mosquitoes than lemongrass products. You can even find geraniol-based candles.

10. Watch out for standing water on the pitch

From the beginning of spring it is very important to eliminate stagnant water on your land. Standing water is the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes and other harmful insects.

If you are not careful you risk seeing hundreds or worse thousands of mosquito larvae developing in this stagnant water near the house.

Needless to say how dreadful hot summer evenings can be for you and your family. So if you notice the presence of puddles of water try to eliminate this water before you see the larvae multiply constantly.

11. Homemade Mosquito Repellent

If you like natural tricks and grandmother’s remedies, you will certainly like this mosquito repellent spray recipe that we offer you here.

For this mosquito repellent trick you need:

• 2 tablespoons grape seed vegetable oil
• 6 drops lemongrass essential oil
• 6 drops of lavender essential oil
• 6 drops of geranium essential oil
• 6 drops of peppermint essential oil.

Once all the ingredients have been combined, all you have to do is mix everything well to create a powerful 100% natural mosquito repellent.