Mosquito Killer

Living in areas that have mosquitoes can be a frustrating experience and these insects can be both an annoyance and a danger. Many carry diseases which can affect animals and humans and controlling the population in and around your home is a sensible option. There are many ways of doing this, although one of the more environmentally friendly options is to use a natural mosquito repellent. This is a simple way of protecting you and your family.

Many mosquito control methods aim to kill mosquitoes rather than repel them. However many people can worry about this due to the chemicals involved. This can especially be the case for those that have children or women that are pregnant. Others worry about the environmental impact of using chemicals or the polluting effect of using electric mosquito killers which can blast insect parts into the air around your home. However there are more environmentally sound ways to deal with mosquitoes and natural mosquito repellent is something to consider for you and your home.

There are many pants that act as a natural mosquito repellent. Some of those that have this effect include Marigolds, Catnip, Rosemary and Citronella Grass, although this can grow up to 6 feet high so may not be to everyone’s liking. There are also plants that are simply named mosquito plants which are considered effective in repelling the insect. As a first step in mosquito control, planting one or more of these in your garden can help to keep mosquitoes at bay. It is also possible to have some of these as pot plants standing in your windows to reduce the chances of mosquitoes entering your home.

As well as being used in your garden or home, the oils of plants that act as natural mosquito repellent can be made into preparations that can be directly applied to the skin. This can help to reduce the chances of suffering a mosquito bite. While there are a few products on the market which you can buy, it is also possible to make home made preparations. If you have internet access there are many websites that provide recipes for doing this and these can easily be accessed. Most of the recipes are fairly straightforward to follow and making your own home made mosquito repellent from natural ingredients is not a difficult task.

If you prefer to purchase natural mosquito repellent, some of the products on the market include the Solay Bugaway Natural Mosquito Repellent. This costs around $15 to purchase and contains ingredients such as Himalayan Salt, Citronella Grass and Lavender Extract. It is safe to use for children and animals.

Another way to use natural mosquito repellents is to make candles which are burned to give of the scent of the ingredients. Again it is possible to make these yourself or there are also products on the market to purchase. The Cutter CitroGuard Insect Repellent Candle is an example of this. It costs around $12 to purchase, is made from real citronella oil and is effective at repelling mosquitoes and other insects.

Using a natural mosquito repellent is considered by many to be a more environmentally friendly and safer option for dealing with mosquitoes. This can make it a good option to consider when deciding on the best method for dealing with mosquitoes around your home.