Monsoon Protection: Natural Mosquito Repellent And DIY Recipes For Effective And Safe Solutions To Rain Bugs

Monsoon Hacks:  With the onset of monsoon across the country, everyone is relishing in the bliss of rain as it brings relief from heatwave and scorching sun. Additionally, another rain pal is disease-causing mosquitoes that grow rampant in monsoon due to the accumulation of water on roads, pits, plant pots, etc. While the market offers a variety of mosquito repellents, some of them have made the users comfortable even to the extent of skin irritation. You can try these natural mosquito repellents if you are from the same lot and try these DIY recipes to make your own repellent. 

Neem

Neem is an age-old mosquito repellent used in Indian households. You can use the leaves of neem on your home corners to keep the mosquitoes away. To make a natural neem repellent, use a combination of neem oil with coconut to apply topically on the skin to keep the mosquitoes at bay. 

Camphor 

A staple find in Indian houses, camphor is highly effective in repelling mosquitoes. You can use camphor tablets or balls kept in an open bowl or small tray away from the reach of children to let it evaporate in the air to combat mosquitoes. To use it on the surface add 2 camphor tablets in a quarter cup of water to spray on house surfaces. 

Garlic 

The pungent smell of garlic is unbearable for mosquitoes making it an easy solution. To make a garlic spray, you can either pound some garlic, add water to it, and transfer it to a spray bottle to use in corners or surfaces. Or just boil some garlic cloves and transfer the bottle to a spray bottle to use. 

Lavender Oil 

A soothing and calming essential oil, lavender oil’s fragrance is not enjoyed by mosquitoes so you can use it on your skin to keep the blood-sucking insects at a distance. You can use lavender oil topically on the skin and also spray around the house to keep it mosquito-free.  

Lemon Eucalyptus Oil 

One of the most used and effective natural insect repellents that have been used for decades now. Eucalyptus oil has been approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as an effective ingredient in mosquito repellent. Use the oil as a roll-on or spray topically on skin and clothes. It offers maximum protection for three hours and then you can reuse it. 

These ingredients and recipes are homemade, natural, and sustainable methods of repelling mosquitoes without the trouble of chemical reaction of the market-bought repellents.