Are
you sick of having to use expensive spray and lotions to get rid of
Mosquitoes? Many insect repellants smell terrible and can not be used by
people with sensitive skin. Traditional mosquito coils that can be
burnt also pollute your air with a smoky odour. Here are 5 great ways to
repel Mosquitoes that won’t make you want to leave with them.
1. Simple Homemade Mosquito Trap
^This
homemade mosquito trap is easy to put together and it works really
well. All you need to create one of this is a used soft drink bottle,
brown sugar, yeast, water and scissors. 
^ Here are the instructions.
^
This works because the solution is able to slowly produce carbon
dioxide. This entices the mosquitoes into the bottle where they become
trapped.
2. Citronella Candles
^
Citronella candles repel mosquitoes and they are very simple to use.
Just light them the same way you light a normal candle. They come in all
shapes and sizes > Search for Citronella Candles
3. Homemade Essential Oil Bug Spray
If you prefer to use a spray you can create your own spray using essential oil. There are some great recipes at wellnessmama.com
4. Homemade Herb Bug Spray
Dried lavender smells much better than some of the bug sprays that are available. With > this great recipe
you can create a spray that will keep the mosquitoes away and smell
great. If you don’t like lavender there are a variety of other herbs
that will work just as well.
5. Natural Repellents
There
are lots of natural ways to repel Mosquitoes. A great idea if you want
to avoid harsh chemicals. Some of these are quite surprising. If you
have a large mosquito problem you might want to invest in a fruit tree. This will attract fruit bats. One single bat can eat hundreds of mosquitoes every night. Planting basil, marigolds or rosemary will also help keep mosquitoes away. For more natural mosquito repellent ideas go to accidentallygreen.com.
1. Simple Homemade Mosquito Trap
^This
homemade mosquito trap is easy to put together and it works really
well. All you need to create one of this is a used soft drink bottle,
brown sugar, yeast, water and scissors. ^ Here are the instructions.^
This works because the solution is able to slowly produce carbon
dioxide. This entices the mosquitoes into the bottle where they become
trapped.2. Citronella Candles
^
Citronella candles repel mosquitoes and they are very simple to use.
Just light them the same way you light a normal candle. They come in all
shapes and sizes > Search for Citronella Candles3. Homemade Essential Oil Bug Spray
If you prefer to use a spray you can create your own spray using essential oil. There are some great recipes at wellnessmama.com4. Homemade Herb Bug Spray
Dried lavender smells much better than some of the bug sprays that are available. With > this great recipe
you can create a spray that will keep the mosquitoes away and smell
great. If you don’t like lavender there are a variety of other herbs
that will work just as well.5. Natural Repellents
There
are lots of natural ways to repel Mosquitoes. A great idea if you want
to avoid harsh chemicals. Some of these are quite surprising. If you
have a large mosquito problem you might want to invest in a fruit tree. This will attract fruit bats. One single bat can eat hundreds of mosquitoes every night. Planting basil, marigolds or rosemary will also help keep mosquitoes away. For more natural mosquito repellent ideas go to accidentallygreen.com.
