The most effective homemade Anti-Mosquito Lotion!

by Shirley Marie Bradby

July 31, 2017

The most effective homemade Anti-Mosquito Lotion!
Advertisement

When most people agree that mosquitoes are the most annoying insects, this is not a casual or uninformed affirmation.

Bothersome mosquitoes find human bodies from which to suck blood even at night and it does not matter if you have clothes on or not. Their stingers can reach far beyond your pants!

However, even as much as you hate mosquitoes, the worst thing to do is use chemical pesticides! Just as they are toxic to mosquitoes, these chemicals are not good for you either. Moreover, there are many other equally effective natural remedies ...

Cover Image: YouTube / Total Outdoor Programming | Facebook / WIRED

Advertisement

Natural does not mean less effective!

Natural does not mean less effective!

Screenshot via YouTube

How to distinguish those that are truly effective from the useless ones? Well, the best way is by trying not to deviate from scientific knowledge! 

Researchers are developing a mixture of essential oils that are particularly unpleasant to mosquitoes and consequently,  would make our living spaces free from these insects. The essential oils, in question,  are a combination of lemon and eucalyptus oils.

Looking at the figures, chemical products provide an 87% effective protection over a 4-hour period, whereas the essential oil compound reaches a level of 97% protection for the same period of time!

Advertisement

How to make the best homemade natural repellent for mosquitoes

How to make the best homemade natural repellent for mosquitoes

Screenshot via YouTube

In addition to lemon oil (15 drops) and eucalyptus (15 drops) you will also need the following ingredients: 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
120 ml vodka

By mixing these ingredients together you will create a natural mosquito repellent! After mixing, apply it after 3 hours to provide protection against mosquitoes.

Remember that mosquitoes are also carriers of dangerous bacteria that can cause illnesses that are often very serious! Therefore, protecting yourself from mosquitoes means protecting your health!

Advertisement