9 effective ways to repel mosquitoes in the house

📅 Updated Post “9 effective ways to repel mosquitoes indoors ” last October 17, 2022 at TKT Pestcontrol Pest Control Company

There are now many ways to repel mosquitoes in the house. You can easily find ways to repel mosquitoes online. What are the most effective ways? Today TKT Pestcontrol will summarize the most effective ways to repel mosquitoes indoors. These ways will prevent mosquitoes from entering the house anymore. Let’s see.

1. What is a mosquito?

Mosquitoes are a group of organisms belonging to the class of insects in the family Culicidae, order Diptera. They have a pair of scaly wings, a pair of stiff wings, a thin body, and long legs. Male mosquitoes feed on tree and fruit sap to live, while female mosquitoes feed on human and animal blood. Size varies by species, but is rarely larger than a few centimeters.

 Most weigh around 2 to 2.5 mg. They can fly at a speed of 1.5 to 2.5 km/h. The buzzing sound we often hear is the flapping of wings of mosquitoes when flying fast. Mosquitoes are considered the “King” of infectious diseases. So it is very dangerous if there are mosquitoes in the house, Especially for families with young children.

2. Ways to repel mosquitoes in the house

2.1. Ways to repel mosquitoes in the house by setting traps.

Currently on the market there are many types of mouse traps, such as mosquito lamps, or adhesives, .. Can be purchased anywhere from direct stores to Online. Or you can even make a simple mosquito trap at home as follows:

• First cut an empty water bottle in half, turn the cut top part upside down so that it fits the bottom of the bottle, forming a funnel.
• Bring to a boil. one cup sugar and water, then add 2 cups cold water to the mixture.
• Let the mixture cool to about 30+ degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Add one spoonful of dry active coffee beans into the mixture.
• Then pour the mixture inside the plastic half of the bottle earlier and secure the two halves of the bottle with tape. 

Mosquitoes will be attracted to the road, they will rush into the trap, get stuck and drown. This method is very simple, but there is a weakness that you have to change this mixture periodically. 

2.2. Ways to repel mosquitoes in the house with essential oils

Mosquitoes are very sensitive to some naturally available aromas such as grapefruit, mint, garlic, lemongrass, etc. These odors repel mosquitoes very well. You can use these smelling essential oils to spray around the walls to both deodorize the house and repel mosquitoes. This is safe and helps you sleep better.

Also you can use tea tree oil diluted with a few drops of water. Then apply it directly to your skin to prevent mosquitoes from getting close to you. This essential oil can also treat and quickly soothe mosquito bites. Wind oil also has the same effect.

2.3. Ways to repel mosquitoes in the house by burning tangerine peels

This is a folk way that the ancients often used. You just need to dry tangerine peels and then bring them to the corner of the room, or where there are many mosquitoes to bite. The smell of smoke due to the tangerine peel that has just been burned in the room will effectively kill flies, mosquitoes and insects, and also purifies odors, unpleasant odors in the house. This method only works for a short time, one day, but it helps the space have a pleasant natural scent.

2.3. Planting citronella to repel mosquitoes in the house

Lemongrass is one of the natural herbs, easy to grow. In addition, the very strong scent of lemongrass can overwhelm odors that attract mosquitoes. You can grow lemongrass indoors to repel mosquitoes, purify the air, and can also be used as ingredients for cooking. The essential oil of lemongrass is much more effective in preventing mosquitoes than other common mosquito repellents. This is a simple and very effective way to fight mosquitoes.

2.4.How to repel mosquitoes in the bedroom with camphor

Camphor from any dragon tree (with scientific name is Cinnamomum Camphora) or Kapur tree. There are also many manufacturers that produce artificial camphor from turpentine materials. But it’s still best to use natural camphor to be safe.

Camphor contains carbon dioxide combined with chemicals that our bodies produce every day. This will be the smell that disorients the mosquitoes, thereby preventing any bites caused by mosquitoes. Here’s how to get rid of mosquitoes but not keep them out of your house.

2.5. How to repel mosquitoes in the house with coffee grounds

When drinking coffee, you can use coffee grounds to keep mosquitoes out of the house. Because most insects have a very strong sense of smell and coffee grounds have a strong smell. You just need to burn them, the strong smell increases a lot and the effectiveness of repelling mosquitoes increases.

How to burn coffee grounds to repel mosquitoes:

• Step 1: Prepare some dry soil if you are using used coffee grounds.
• Step 2: Put all these grounds in a bowl covered with foil.
• Step 3: Place the bowl in a cool, dark place until the coffee grounds are completely dry.
• Step 4: Add dry soil outside bowl or on a flat surface (like a piece of aluminum foil). Burn the earth like you burn incense.

Note: Choose a location upwind for best results. To increase the effectiveness of repelling mosquitoes, put fresh bay leaves in the fire.

2.6. How to repel mosquitoes in the house with dry ice

In dry ice, there is carbon dioxide, a gas that attracts mosquitoes very strongly. We also have this gas in our bodies, so it is easy to be attacked by mosquitoes. Dry ice has more of this gas than the human body. So just put the dry ice in the container and put it away from your bedroom.

When you see mosquitoes attracted to the container, quickly close the lid. Although this is a time-consuming method, it is also a very effective way to repel mosquitoes in the bedroom. However, dry ice is not easy to make yourself, so it is recommended that you buy it at specialized stores.

2.7. How to repel mosquitoes in the house with garlic

Like lemongrass, garlic also has a pungent smell. You just need to crush a few garlic cloves then boil them in water. Let it cool and pour the cooked mixture into a spray bottle and spray around the space to keep mosquitoes out of the house. This is an effective way to repel mosquitoes without spending too much effort. You can easily buy garlic at grocery stores, markets and supermarkets.

2.8. How to repel mosquitoes in the house with basil

Basil is one of the effective natural mosquito repellent. Many farmers still grow basil in their garden to repel mosquitoes, and also as a decoration for their own house. Basil’s moisture-fighting properties are strongest if used as an essential oil and applied directly to the skin.

Or you can use basil essential oil in many different ways such as: inhaling, misting,… Moreover, basil is known to be a plant with great taste and is very suitable. for cooking. Some early research even suggests that basil might help you fight off colds.  

2.9. How to repel mosquitoes in the house with mosquito repellent plants

Mosquito repellent plant is a common name for plants that repel mosquitoes such as: Tulsi tree, cat mint and aromatic grass,… And some other essential oils of natural plants. You can grow these plants indoors or use essential oils sprayed throughout the house to repel mosquitoes more effectively.

However, if you have cats in your home, you should be careful with catnip, because this herb contains Nepetalactone – a stimulant, making your “pet” susceptible to acting oddly after exposure.

Summary

Through the article, TKT Pestcontrol has provided you with 9 effective ways to keep mosquitoes out of the house. These ways are very simple, you can easily find them around you. But the best way to repel mosquitoes is to prevent them in the first place. Please clean around the house, pour water containers to prevent mosquitoes from breeding and breeding there. Powder sprinkled in sewers, where mosquitoes breed and reside, can be used to kill mosquito larvae.

If you are looking for a reputable mosquito control company. Then TKT Pestcontrol will be a perfect choice. We use a combination of residual spraying and space spraying methods to achieve the best effect. Use safe biological sprays. Provide the best quality of service. Contact us now for a free consultation.

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