With the onset of sunset, strange annoying music starts near your ears. A pest that brings multiple diseases with one bite, mosquitoes are quite dangerous. They may seem harmless but are quite deadly. Dengue, malaria, encephalitis, and many more are caused by mosquitoes. Most of the kids under the age of 5 die due to diseases caused by mosquitoes.
People may treat these pests lightly but avoiding them could bring serious health problems. Just the buzzing during bedtime can be annoying at times. To avoid future visits to the hospital, make sure you take care of them on time. You can use chemical repellents or some traditional ways out of grandmother’s book to treat these pests. Many don’t find it advisable to use chemicals on the first attempt to avoid having an adverse effect on one’s health.
If the natural remedy doesn’t work, you can always rely on the professionals to take care of these nuisances for you. Don’t rely on the monthly visits of municipal spraying van. In case of severe infestation, it’s best to hire professional pest control service providers to get rid of mosquitoes inside and near the house.
Just give some of the methods a try before calling a professional to protect your house from mosquito attack.
Before you start with any kind of treatment you need to secure the perimeter. Regular maintenance of the house is necessary. If you don’t want mosquitoes getting inside the house, then patch the cracks and gaps. You must also look for seepage and leaking pipes. Collection of water can lead to growth in mosquito count. Simple door strips can fix the cracks on the doors and m-seal could fix leaking pipes temporarily.
Mosquito netting
Guard your house by netting the windows and doors. This way even if the windows are open at night, the net will not allow mosquitoes inside the house. You can also use mosquito nets over the bed then that would be even better.
Mosquito traps
You can order a mosquito trap online easily. Mosquito bats are also available in your nearby stores. They have electric wires on the bat which when coming in contact with mosquitoes they get electrocuted. You can also try your hand at making a mosquito trap on your own.
Boil a mixture of 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Once this boil, add two more cups of cold water to it.
Meanwhile, cut a bottle in half and flip one of them upside down.
Tuck one half into the lower half of the bottle.
Once the mixture cools to about 90 degrees add a teaspoon of active dry yeast.
Pour the mixture into the trap and secure it with the tape.
Your trap is ready.
The mosquitoes are attracted to the sweetness of the sugar and get stuck there to eventually drown.You need to change the trap regularly.
Oscillating fans
The easiest way is an oscillating fan. Mosquitoes are light insects and are unable to fly against the strong currents of air. This may seem simple but when most ideas don’t work this could help you find the solution. Switch on the fan and look at the mosquitoes simply flying away.
Essential oils
Who doesn’t like essential oils? They are an effective mosquito repellent. Even though they can’t be as effective as traditional pesticides but smell good and is safe on the skin. You can use essential oils that contain lemon, eucalyptus, lavender. You can also try lemongrass, peppermint, tea tree oil, and clove.
You can prepare it simply by mixing your choice of essential oil with cup of water and store it in a spray bottle. Shake it well before use. You can use this repellent directly on the skin in the room.
Coconut oil and neem oil
Remember your grandma dabbing neem oil on your skin in the evening. A natural, safe home-remedy, blend of neem and coconut oil not only nourishes your skin but protects you from mosquito bites.
To make it into spray you need to mix neem oil and coconut oil and add water to it. Shake it well before spraying on the skin or in the room and it will keep those nuisances away for half a day.
Candles
Candles were used in ancient times to keep the rooms safe from mosquitoes. Today we have lavender and citronella candles that can help you get rid of the mosquitoes. They can’t stand the refreshing smell of these components and flee from the room.
Garlic
That pungent smelling garlic lying in the kitchen has many benefits. One of them being mosquito repellent. Prepare it into an essential oil spray and spray by the windows and doors. You can add garlic juice with eucalyptus oil and then it won’t smell so bad. Give this DIY a try and watch those offensive pests run.
Camphor
We all use camphor in some or the other way. Did you know that it is good at getting rid of mosquitoes? You can simply place the camphor tablets in the corners and let them evaporate. You can also burn them, close all the outlets, and leave them for 20 minutes. This not only purifies the air but gets the room rid of insects such as mosquitoes and flies.
Coffee grounds
Oh! how the smell of coffee ground tickles the nose buds. But it’s not same for mosquitoes. Burn some coffee ground and leave it on an egg carton. The smoke will get rid of pests especially mosquitoes in a jiffy. One must take care of placing it somewhere safe, where it won’t hurt pets or kids.
Sage and rosemary
Easily available in your kitchen, rosemary and sage fill the house with a delightful smell. Another hidden use of these miraculous leaves is being good mosquito repellent. You need to burn rosemary and sage. The scent filling the room can create a pleasant atmosphere for you but irritate mosquitoes. So, they steer clear from the scent.
Basil
Basil doesn’t just add taste to your food. If used properly it can be a mosquito repellent. You place the plant by the window or use its oil on your skin to protect yourself from mosquito bites.
Lemon balm
You can use lemon to prepare balm. This balm can be used directly on the skin. These can be used on sensitive areas and effectively ward off mosquitoes. All you have to do is rub it on your skin.
Listerine
Not just for washing away germs in your mouth, Listerine can be a reliable and cost-effective mosquito repellent. It has eucalyptus oil as its active ingredient that can keep mosquitoes at bay. You can also DIY using Epsom salt, beer, and mouthwash. It can keep mosquitoes away for eight weeks.
Apart from these natural methods, if mosquito attacks don’t come down, you can always hire professional pest control service providers to spray mosquito repellents in your area. Pest control in Delhi includes a monthly routine of mosquito repellent spray by the municipal corporation. That is not just enough. You need to take some preventive measures to keep mosquitoes under check.
Chemical repellent
There are so many chemical mosquitoes repellent available in the market. You can easily purchase one online after consulting reviews by other customers. Its preferable to buy repellent that has approx. 50% of DEET, gold standard ingredient in the product. According to Environmental Protection Agency, DEET meets all the safety standards and can be used on human skin.
The effects last for up to 12 hours. It is preferable not to spray repellents on new born and toddlers. For them natural remedies will work best and won’t pose threat to their health.
Other than that, its’ better to remember a few pointers to make your house mosquito free zone.
Don’t allow water to accumulate near your house. This can become a breeding ground for mosquito larvae.
Apply bleaching powder twice a month around the perimeter to avoid infestation.
Don’t discard empty cartons, bottles, or other containers carelessly. Mosquitoes find it suitable to hide in them.
Cleaning is very important when it comes to warding off mosquitoes. Use Dettol or other disinfectant to keep the house.
Storage rooms should be treat with mosquito repellents once a month so that, they don’t become hideouts for them.
In the Conclusion
Approximately, 700 million people get hospitalized due to diseases caused by mosquitoes. If left unchecked they can cause serious health issues in humans. Sometimes, it may be hard to control mosquitoes using natural traditional methods, so it is better to give a call to a professional mosquitoes pest control team, who can take care of mosquito infestation for you.
It’s best to remember that mosquitoes are not just nuisance but carriers of deadly diseases. They need to be treated urgently or they could cause an accumulation of lengthy hospital bills in the future. So, try to get rid of pests using natural or chemical methods quickly.
