Given that it's always better to inhale natural scents rather than store-bought chemicals, we bring you some very simple recipes for homemade, natural, and effective mosquito protection, which pose a significant problem during summer evenings.
Mosquitoes dislike the scent of bay leaves, basil, lavender,
citronella, sage, rosemary, catnip, lemon balm, lemon eucalyptus, cloves... and
dried coffee grounds can also help; just place them in a metal container and
light them.
This involves a fragrant liquid with a floating small
candle. When lit, it will emit a strong scent that will keep mosquitoes away
from your home. This remedy also helps when you're sitting in the yard.
Ingredients:
2 lemons
2 limes
Several sprigs of rosemary
8-10 drops of lemon eucalyptus essential oil
Some water
Floating candles
Procedure:
It's very simple. In a small glass jar, place the lemon,
lime, and rosemary. Add the lemon eucalyptus oil, fill the jar with water, and
place a floating candle on top, as reported by Krstarica.