Mosquitoes lay eggs in areas of low-lying water to continue the life cycle.
Pesky, disease-carrying mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance that bite your skin and buzz around your ears. Their bites can lead to disease, such as West Nile virus. Most mosquito-abatement programs involve the use of chemical sprays and foggers to prevent eggs and larvae from continuing the life cycle. Once you've removed potential mosquito breeding sites, you can keep existing mosquitoes away with the use of natural repellents. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Burn dried sage to deter mosquitoes.
Add bunches of dried sage to your grill or fire pit. Allow the sage to burn and the smoke to waft through the air as a natural mosquito repellent.
2. Garlic is highly effective in repelling mosquitoes.
Combine 1 1/2 oz. of garlic juice with 8 oz. of water in a spray bottle. Spray your skin, patio furniture and other areas where mosquitoes are present. Keep mosquitoes away by saturating strips of cloth with the garlic solution and hanging them outdoors.
3. Burn a citronella candle at the table while eating outdoors. Citronella oil naturally sends mosquitoes in the other direction.
4. Mix 10 drops of eucalyptus oil, 2 tbsp. olive oil and 8 oz. of water in a spray bottle to make a moisturizing mosquito repellent for children. Reapply the repellent as needed throughout the day.
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