Afraid of mosquitoes visiting (much more residing!) in your homes? Then arm yourself with effective yet environment- and health-friendly repellents. Since mosquitoes can fly up to twenty miles from where they hatch, they will still likely find their way to your backyard. If reapplied continually, repellent sprays containing plant oils can be effective alternatives to products that use chemicals, such as DEET.
Citronella oil, which is extracted from citronella grass and is commonly found in candles, can also discourage mosquitoes. However, the candles’ effectiveness depends on wind direction and how close people are sitting to them.
Concentrated garlic spray which is available at garden centers, has become popular in recent years, as it has proved very adept at repelling mosquitoes over a large area, such as a garden or a backyard. Like repellent sprays and citronella, garlic acts on mosquitoes’ sensory capabilities, overwhelming them so the bugs can’t smell the carbon dioxide and lactic acid that attracts them to humans. Apply the spray to plants, trees, land lawns, and reapply periodically throughout the summer. Its strong smell dissipates in an hour or so, but the product will continue to work.
Never put your family’s health and safety at risk. Fight back against mosquito attacks!