The mosquito is an evil pest that feeds on our blood like a vampire and gives us malaria, encephalitis, and infections. They bite us and leave a bruise that stings and itches for hours. I spent a lot of time on the islands of Southeast Asia, so we spent a lot of time fighting these destructive insects. How do we fight? Here are the 5 best methods I have found for mosquito repellents in a natural, chemical free way.
1 Spinning Fan Blades. The only real way to kill mosquitoes is with a fan. Wind courses disturb the mosquitoes because they can only fly in the still air, especially around stagnant water. They try to fly behind the shoulders and are chopped into a fan. The lucky ones just run away and leave you alone, as long as you have that artistic air running on your side. Fable is the only really effective method I found to beat mosquitoes, so it’s right at top of list.
2 Lemons. Some people like citronella candles, but I find that fresh lemons work better. cut a dozen fresh lemons and put them by the window. Lemon grass will do the trick too. The smell repels most mosquitoes. Use this in conjunction with your fan, and you have a truly safe harbor.
3 Eucalyptus Oil and Deet repel mosquitoes. This includes the Vick ® steam rub. Use the arms, chest, and upper back. If you wear pants, don’t forget your legs. Deet chemical free insect repellent also natural-insect-repellent. Apply a small amount to your skin and coat, and the insects will be away from you.
4 Mosquito Net. No, it won’t kill them, but a good mosquito net will keep the lice away. If all else fails, find one of these around your area. Some use large nets for outdoor patios, while others use them around their beds at night. A good mosquito can look nice around your bed and do the job keeping you safe from night bites.
5 Vitamin B1. Taking this vitamin during the summer months will help make you less hungry for small amounts of blood. It is 50% effective, depending on the rest of the diet. Some people think that garlic helps.
Bonus: Frogs and lizards make great worries, and they will eat your mosquitoes. Geckos are especially good. When I stayed in the islands, about thirty migals ran around the ceiling, and I caught them.
Note: a bug light (or bug zapper) will not kill mosquitoes because they do not attract light. CO2 goes to our bodies. I have seen a wide range of “tennis racket” zappers that work if you are smart enough to repel pests in the air. . Many a hundred years ago zappers became odd, in our battle against bugs.
But we had one thing in common: a common fan.
