In addition to the wonderful aroma, basil and lavender also have effective properties to protect you from mosquitoes. These homemade home remedies will help you with that!

With the start of the humid and hot summer months, the number of mosquitoes and other pests also increases. We therefore recommend a few useful mosquito repellants today . You can use it to keep pesky mosquitoes away naturally.

Mosquito bites not only cause unpleasant itching and swelling, the pests can also transmit diseases. The right  mosquito repellent  therefore has various advantages.

There are, of course, numerous mosquito repellants and other remedies commercially available, but most of them contain harmful chemicals. With our natural tips you can protect your health and the environment at the same time.

Tips for repelling mosquitoes

In addition to an effective mosquito repellent, there are other measures you can take to keep your home free from mosquitoes or other pests.

• Vinegar is very effective in getting rid of mosquitoes as its special scent is deterrent. Place a bowl of vinegar on the windowsill to keep bugs out.
• Eat foods high in B vitamins. The annoying mosquitoes don’t like that.
• Mosquitoes, flies, ticks and mites also usually do not like the sulfur compounds in garlic. Simply mix water with garlic, let the mixture steep for a moment, and then use a spray bottle to spray it around the house.
• Make sure to keep your skin hydrated. Body lotions or creams are very helpful in driving away mosquitoes. These make the skin slippery, making it harder for the mosquitoes to land on you and bite you.

• Get plenty of vitamin C.  This will make you sweat more and since mosquitoes don’t like sweat, they will therefore stay away from you.
• Fresh basil is another effective measure. Plant basil in a pot and put it in your room. Since it’s an aromatic plant and mosquitoes don’t like strong smells, this is an easy way to keep them away.

Home remedies to repel mosquitoes

Now we recommend various means that are also very helpful when you are on the go. You can take them with you on vacation or to the swimming pool. These natural home remedies are inexpensive, quick to make, and won’t leave your skin feeling sticky. Make your mosquito repellent yourself!

eucalyptus

ingredients

• 40 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
• 1 cup of water (250 ml)

preparation

• Mix the essential oil with the preferably warm water in a spray bottle.
• Then let it sit and then apply it in the areas you need or spray it directly on your skin.
• Mosquitoes are particularly active in the evening, don’t forget to spray yourself!

almond oil

This repellant is great for younger children as it is very gentle on the skin and smells great.

ingredients

• 1/2 cup of almond oil (100 g)
• 15 drops of basil essential oil

• 15 drops of geranium essential oil

preparation

• Mix the three ingredients together and rub them into  your skin every 2-3 hours.

basil

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of dried basil (20 g)
• 2 cups of water (500 ml)

preparation

• Brew the herb with boiling water and let it steep for about 4 hours.
• Then pour through a sieve, fill into a spray bottle and spray the mixture directly onto the skin to repel mosquitoes.

lavender

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of dried lavender (20 g)
• 2 cups of water (500 ml)

preparation

• Repeat the same process as for the basil. Prepare yourself a lavender tea, let it steep for 4 hours and then spray it around the room or on your skin.
• Another option is to  add lavender essential oil to a moisturizer.  Just add a few drops to the cream. Mix everything well and then apply to the skin.