With the arrival of spring, not only flowers emerge, but also insect pests. In addition to cockroaches and rodents, which we tend to see more frequently in hot seasons, mosquitoes. These itch our skin, leave welts and sometimes transmit diseases. Consequently, it is essential to exterminate them in our home. For this, we will teach you how to prepare a homemade repellent unbeatable.
What is the best homemade repellent to repel mosquitoes?
A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United States determined that lemon eucalyptus oil, thanks to its citrus component, is the best homemade repellent to spray on home and thus end the presence of mosquitoes. Therefore, we must turn to this natural solution and avoid spending money on products sold in stores.
On the other hand, a research called 'Comparative laboratory and field evaluation of repellent formulations containing Deet and oil of lemon eucalyptus against mosquitoes in Queensland, Australia' confirmed that, as an alternative to commercial repellents, a mixture with 32% of eucalyptus oil with lemon provided more than 95% protection against mosquitoes for 3 hours to citizens who were on the beach, so this also repellent home It is ideal for use outdoors, spraying it on the skin (after allergy testing).
In line with the latter, it is known that if you combine lemon eucalyptus oil with beauty products for your hair or moisturizing creams for your skin, you will also have protection to repel mosquitoes outdoor.
How to prepare a homemade mosquito repellent?
For this task we will need to dilute drops of eucalyptus essential oil in approximately 200 milliliters of warm water and spray the preparation on the areas of the home where they enter mosquitoes, as well as in the corners where we always find them. We can also cook 250 grams of eucalyptus leaves in a liter of water for 45 minutes. With the mixture still hot, spray it on the areas of the home where these pests are found.