How to get rid of mosquitoes in the apartment of folk remedies

Each season has its charms and shortcomings. But the spring and autumn months terrify the inhabitants of apartments, since it was at this time that whole mosquito families became active. Every year their struggle with humanity is becoming more active, and their methods more sophisticated. But representatives of the suffering half also do not stand still and are trying to find something new in the fight against insects or to recall old recipes.

The easiest and most accessible way to protect everyone from mosquitoes is to use anti-mosquito nets. Only recently, or this protective agent is produced by the manufacturer with large cells, and maybe the mosquitoes have emaciated, but somehow there is a buzz in the apartment. In addition, the inconvenience of the grids is that when you want to get an extra stream of fresh air, its flow is limited to a closed window opening.

Special means to protect against mosquitoes

All products that can be purchased in the trade network are issued for use at home and in nature.

1. To protect against mosquitoes on the street are used repellents. These include sprays, creams, ointments and lotions, dulling the smell of pests with their smell and thus protecting the victim from the bite. This method of protection is temporary. Repellents last for several hours and it is impossible to get rid of mosquitoes forever.
2. More effective are the plates, fumigators and spirals, which are designed for indoor use. The principle of operation is based on the fact that from the first minutes of its inclusion mosquitoes have no desire to bite. After about 15 minutes, as the substance is concentrated in the air, complete paralysis occurs. The use of fumigators has a disadvantage. A chemical substance that is part of the plate or liquid, prevents normal air circulation. As a result, a person may experience headache or show an allergic reaction. When the fumigator fluid has run out, do not spend money on a new bottle.Fill it with eucalyptus extract, and the result will be no worse.

Fighting mosquitoes folk remedies

When in the apartment for some reason the use of the above means is unacceptable or additional intervention is required, some simple advice of popular wisdom will come to the rescue.

1. An effective way to get rid of mosquitoes is to use any of the essential oils available in the house (quality does not matter, the specific smell is important). Let it be clove, eucalyptus, anise, basil. A few drops on a cotton pad, which is attached on the windowsill, are enough to block the entrance of mosquitoes with a fragrant curtain. Or drop on a heat source, for example, a candle, a frying pan, a light bulb, a fireplace. Putting a little oil on your skin before going to bed, or as part of any cream, you can sleep well. This recipe is contraindicated for people suffering from aromatherapy intolerance.
2. The same effect from the use of tea tree oil. In addition to protection from blood suckers, it is an aid for their bites.
3. The smell of ordinary valerian or camphor, heated on the fire, also frightens off annoying insects.The alternative is tobacco smoke.
4. Spread in the apartment fresh leaves of tomato, elderberry or peppermint, the leaves of these plants do not favor insects. By the way, the latter can be grown as a houseplant in pots, there will be insect protection all year round.
5. Different types of chamomile - a tool proven by time. Dried plant decomposed in the apartment for a few days rest is guaranteed.
6. By purchasing pyrethrum (chamomile) at the pharmacy, which has insecticidal properties and is part of the anti-mosquito drugs, you can independently prepare a frightening mixture. 10 grams of powder pour ethyl alcohol (approximately 75 ml) and insist one week. Strain, mix with 15 g of soap and 20 ml of glycerin. Diluting the mixture with water, spray around the apartment with a spray gun.
7. Another simple advice based on feverfew. Spread paper strips with flour or starch paste, sprinkle copiously with powder and hang them in rooms. The effect is noticeable without the presence of chemistry.
8. Pyrei also belongs to the category of anti-mosquitoes. Chop its roots, add water and boil in several stages. Get a rich decoction, which is recommended to wipe the skin at bedtime.

If you still can’t get rid of all the mosquitoes, and the one and only survivor bite you, take emergency measures. Relieve itching can be rubbing the bite with a solution of potassium permanganate, soda or boric alcohol.

Picking up the most optimal means, do not forget that in pursuit of the goal of destroying a mosquito, you can harm yourself. Therefore, the use of the drug alternate with the airing of the room, just so you protect yourself.

Video: a trap for mosquitoes from improvised