Mosquito season is almost here.
I've got your back with these amazing tips and tricks to keep your summer mosquito free.
Mosquito Repelling Plants: Plant in large pots around your front porch or other outdoor gathering areas. Plant next to any door s or open windows to keep mosquitoes from entering your home.
- Lemon Grass
- Basil
- Catnip
- Citronella Grass
- Lemon Balm
- Lavender
- Peppermint
- Rosemary
- Marigolds
- Garlic
- Tee Tree
- Clove
- Eucalyptus
Mosquito Repelling Spices: Sprinkle across doorways and window sills. Mix up a few of your favorites and keep in an open container on your patio.
- Basil
- Cinnamon
- Garlic
- Cloves
- Mint
- Thyme
Homemade Mosquito Repellants: Combine any of the following recipes in a spray bottle and mix well. Spray on yourself and around you.
~Basil Lemon
- 5 Drops Lemon Essential Oil
- 10 Drops Basil Essential Oil
- 20 Drops Citronella Essential Oil
- 2 Cups Water
- 5 Drops Lemon Essential Oil
- 10 Drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
- 20 Drops Citronella Essential Oil
- 2 Cups Water
~Peppermint Lavender
- 20 Drops Lemon Grass Essential Oil
- 5 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 5 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil
- 20 Drops Citronella Essential Oil
- 2 Cups Water
- 20 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 20 Drops Vanilla Essential Oil
- 10 Drops Lemon Essential Oil
- 2 Cups Water
- 20 Drops Rosemary Essential Oil
- 10 Drops Lemon Essential Oil
- 2 Cups Water
Other Tips & Tricks:
- Keep a Bounce dryer sheet in your back pocket.
- Spread Vicks Vapor Rub on your chest.
- Make a bat house. Bats love mosquitoes so if you don't mind having them around they may become your best friend during mosquito season.
- Rub a bar of dry soap over the bite.
- Dab some lemon juice or toothpaste on to the bite.
- Rub a banana on your bite.
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