Homemade sprays keep mosquitoes at bay.
Enjoying the outdoors can be short-lived experience in the presence of mosquitoes. Although there are several commercial products available that repel the unwelcome pests, homeowners can make their own concoction with a few simple ingredients. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Mix equal parts of Epsom salt, beer and an alcohol-based mouthwash into a spray bottle. Shake and spray the solution liberally onto grass, flowers and tall grass. Apply only one application when mosquitoes are most active.
2. Combine 20 gallons of water, 1 cup of lemon-scented dish soap, 1 cup of lemon-scented ammonia and 4 tablespoons of instant black tea. Mix the ingredients and shake them thoroughly in a spray bottle. Apply liberally the solution in the yard, and reapply as needed after a rain.
3. Incorporate plants that are effective at keeping the bugs at bay, such as Rose-scented geraniums that contain citronellal and geranial, two substances that to repel mosquitoes. Catnip is also very effective at repelling mosquitoes.
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