Are you tired of mosquitoes biting you in your house or outdoors? Here are some natural remedies and tips to keep them away or otherwise trap them.
You are tired of being bitten by mosquitoes ? There are different natural ways to ward them off. Essential oils, trap mosquitoeseverything is good to hunt them.
Essential oils to repel mosquitoes
To ward off the mosquitoes without resorting to chemicals, you can useessential oil of geranium or of lemongrass in your house.
If you have been bitten, mix one drop of this oil and ten drops of vegetable oil. Apply the mixture to your skin every four hours. This should alleviate the itching. L’essential oil lavender can also be used.
Make a mosquito trap
To avoid mosquitoes at home, another solution is to lure them into a trap. To do this, cut a two-liter bottle in the middle and heat 20 cl of water. Pour in 50 g of brown sugar and one gram of yeast to melt it all down. Allow to cool before pouring the mixture into the bottle. Turn over and put the neck on the bottle like a funnel.
Finally, wrap the bottle with black paper and place it around the house or in a corner of your terrace. If it works well with mosquitoes, it can also be an excellent fly trap.
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