In the past, there was no insecticide or insect repellent
machine which is all sold widely nowadays. For that reason, they have to use
available things on their pantry or in the garden. Those methods have to be
effective or they’ll be bitten by mosquitoes and ants until they couldn’t stand
it.
Garden
Grow catnip in
your garden to prevent mosquitos.
According to the Garden Guides, planting the right kinds of
tree around the house will be effective on preventing mosquitoes. Catnip is the
perfect plant to grow. The plant is used for making essential oil that will be
blended with water and sprayed on skin to drive mosquitoes away. Also,
according to Garden Guides, citronella is a tropical plant that spread out the
odor that disturbs mosquitoes. Therefore, when they’re planted near the house
or applying its oil on skin, you’ll be protected from mosquito bites. Repel
All’s website says that the eucalyptus, thyme, castor oil, basil, camphor and
fennel oil are all substances that can prevent mosquitos as well as other
insects.
Pantry
Borax and sugar is
a good combination to get rid of the ants.
According to Garden Guides, there’re things in your pantry
able to send ants and mosquitoes away. Some can be harmless to human, but
there’re some you have to keep away from children. Blend borax with brown sugar
and let the mixture attract ants. Brown sugar draws the ants’ attention while
borax kills them. This is what you don’t want your children or pets to get involved
to, so be careful with it. Molasses can also be used to trap ants.
Rubbing vanilla leaves on your skin to shoo the mosquito
away without causing negative effects on your family or pets. According to the
Repel All, having the smell of peppermint oil or rosemary leaves on your skin
instead of your body’s, will keep insects away.
Precautions
Apply more
mosquito repellent when you’re sweating to keep it work.
When sweating a lot, you need to apply more mosquito
repellent to make it still work. When using essential oil, make sure it don’t
contact with your eyes, especially peppermint oil which can cause you burn and
irritation. Even natural therapies can also cause skin irritation to children,
so be aware of the amount that is applied and mind allergies. When pregnant,
always stay cautious using any insect repellent. Mosquito repellent is best
used at sunset and dawn when mosquitos and ants hunt for foods.
