There are many treatments that can be used to get rid of mosquitoes. However, many of the conventional treatments have harmful ingredients. There are many natural treatments that you can use that are just as effective as the conventional ones.
Coffee Grounds
Stagnant water is what attracts many mosquitoes. They will not be able to breed without it. If you have any standing water in your yard, then you will need to put coffee grounds in it. The mosquitoes will come out of the water to get air. However, the coffee grounds will prevent them from getting air. This will cause them to suffocate.
Lemon Eucalyptus Oil
Lemon eucalyptus oil has been used since the 1940s. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has approved lemon eucalyptus oil for repelling mosquitoes. You can mix lemon eucalyptus oil with 10 parts witch hazel or sunflower oil. Even though this repellent is safe and effective, it should not be used in children who are under the age of 3.
Citronella Oil
Citronella oil is one of the most effective home treatments for mosquitoes. There are a variety of ways that you can use it. You can spray it in your rooms. You can also apply it directly to your skin. Additionally, you can put it in a candle and light it up.
Lavender Oil
Lavender oil is effective for repelling mosquitoes because they do not like the strong scent of it. You will need to spray lavender oil in the rooms that are affected by mosquitoes. You can also apply it directly to your skin.
Garlic
The smell of garlic is one that repels mosquitoes. You will need to crush a few garlic cloves and let them boil in water for a few minutes. After that, you will need to spray the room with garlic.
Dry Ice
It can be time-consuming to use dry ice. However, it is effective. You will need to place dry ice in a container. The carbon dioxide will attract the mosquitoes. When the mosquitoes get in the container, you will need to close the container.
Professional All Natural Mosquito Treatment
If your home treatments do not work, then it is time for you to call a professional. An all-natural treatment will be able to kill and repel mosquitoes for up to 14 days. You can also expect for the mosquito population to be reduced by 70 to 75 percent.
