Keep Mosquitoes Out Of Your Home With These Tips And Tricks

Posted on: 3 November 2015

Mosquitoes are never fun to be around, as they'll take every opportunity they can get to latch onto your skin for a meal, resulting in pain and itching. Unfortunately, the little critters have a way of getting inside to bug you while spending time in your own home. Luckily, there are a variety of things you can do to keep mosquitoes outside where they belong, so you can enjoy your time at home in comfort and without getting "bugged" out. Consider implementing one or all of these techniques:

Implement a Few Pretty Plants

Some plants are excellent at repelling mosquitoes, which makes them a great complement to any outdoor garden. But many can be implemented indoors to keep mosquitoes from roaming around your personal space. Some effective options include:

  • Citronella
  • Basil
  • Catnip
  • Marigolds
  • Lemon Balm
  • Lavender

Put pots of your favorite plants on windowsills, hang them in the corners, and use them as centerpieces on major tables throughout your home.

Create Air Freshening Repellent

Another great way to keep mosquitoes out of your hair is to create some homemade air freshener out of essential oils that are known to repel mosquitoes and other insects. There are an abundance of great smelling essential oils you can use alone or in combination to get the job done – most of them should be available at your local health food or supplement store. Look for options such as:

  • Bergamot
  • Thyme
  • Peppermint
  • Eucalyptus

To make your homemade air freshener, simply fill small decorative bowls with water and add a few drops of your preferred oils. Mix the water and oils together thoroughly, then set the bowls on tables throughout your home all day. Alternatively, you can roll unscented incense sticks in oil and light them as you would regular incense, or use oil warming diffusers that sit on tables and work with candles or plug into the wall to take advantage of electric power.

Call in Your Pest Control Experts

One of the most important things you can do to keep your home free of all pests, including mosquitoes, is to have a professional pest control specialist visit your home at least once a year to be treated. Your service provider will detect what types of pests you're facing and implement effective measures to get rid of them. If you have a particularly harsh problem with mosquitoes, let your technician know so they can provide you with long-term solutions that will enhance your plant and essential oil implementations throughout the year.

You'll find that these techniques will keep other insects from getting inside and terrorizing your family, your food, and your pets throughout the year, too. 

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