7 Natural Ways to Keep  Mosquitoes Away

May 10, 2024, 10:45 IST

Riya Teotia

Plant mosquito-repelling plants

Plants like citronella, lavender, marigolds, and peppermint can naturally repel mosquitoes when planted around your home.

Use essential oils

Apply essential oils like citronella, lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, or tea tree oil to your skin or clothing to repel mosquitoes.

Eliminate standing water

Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, so regularly empty or change water in outdoor containers like flower pots, bird baths, and gutters.

Install mosquito-repelling devices

Use devices like mosquito-repelling candles, torches, or diffusers that use natural ingredients like citronella oil to deter mosquitoes.

Wear light-coloured clothing

Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors, so wearing light-coloured clothing can make you less appealing to them.

Use fans

Mosquitoes are weak fliers, so using fans on outdoor patios or inside your home can help keep them away by disrupting their flight patterns.

Keep outdoor areas clean

Mosquitoes are attracted to odors from garbage and decaying organic matter, so keeping outdoor areas clean can reduce their presence.

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