From their nasal buzzing to itchy bites and not to forget the plethora of diseases which they bring along, mosquitoes are truly the worst amongst all the insects and dealing with them is a tremendous struggle of its own.
We present to you a list of 5 fragrances which will help you keep these irritating disease-carriers away.
Thank us later.
1. Garlic
Yes! The smell of garlic is known to keep pesky mosquitoes at bay. Infact, eating garlic cloves is also known to drive these blood-sucking insects away.
2. Basil
This plant can be really easily grown in the comfort of your home. Oil extracted from its leaves is known to be very effective to drive mosquitoes away.
3. Peppermint
Peppermint leaves are most commonly used in virgin mojitos and flavoured iced teas and are best known for the zing of freshness they bring. It is a pretty popular flavour in chewing gums as well.
But did you know that the oil extracted from peppermint leaves repels mosquitoes as well?
4. Lemongrass
Yes! Extracted from the lemongrass plant, the citronella oil is known to keep mosquitoes away.
5. Neem
Organic neem oil is one if the easiest ways to guard yourself against mosquitoes. All you need to do is to apply it all over the exposed skin before you head out of the home.
