The Ultimate Mosquito Repellent: This Household Item Will Make Pesky Insects Run for the Hills

Guide to making an effective mosquito repellent solution

– Soap + Sugar + Detergent

You can repel mosquitoes with soap, sugar, and detergent. First, cut the soap into small pieces to facilitate dissolution. Then, put the soap into a bowl, add sugar and detergent. The ratio doesn’t have to be exact; you can use about a quarter of the soap bar, a teaspoon of sugar, and a teaspoon of detergent. Next, pour warm water into the bowl and stir until everything is completely dissolved.

Place this bowl in areas where mosquitoes frequently appear, such as doorways, corners of rooms, bathrooms, or near greenery. The sugar and detergent scents will attract insects, while the alkaline components in the soap can kill mosquitoes.

Besides repelling mosquitoes, this solution is also effective against cockroaches, ants, and flies.

– Mugwort

Mugwort is a popular herb known for its distinctive aroma, which effectively repels mosquitoes.

One simple method to use mugwort as a mosquito repellent is to burn its dry leaves. Roll the leaves into a stick shape and ignite it. Hold the smoking mugwort stick and move it around the house, especially in the bathroom, to effectively drive away mosquitoes.

Apart from repelling mosquitoes, the refreshing scent of mugwort also improves indoor air quality. Its fragrance can induce relaxation, aiding in falling asleep and enhancing sleep quality.

– Mugwort + Wind Oil

You can create a fragrant pouch from mugwort to repel mosquitoes. Prepare a disposable face mask, cut one side to form a pouch, and fill it with mugwort leaves. Add a few drops of wind oil, known for its mosquito-repelling properties.

Hang this fragrant pouch near your bed or close to windows and doors for optimal mosquito-repelling effects.

– Homemade Mosquito Repellent Spray

To make a natural mosquito repellent spray, gather a few simple ingredients: a container, a bottle of 75% alcohol, and some herbs like silverleaf, mint, and mugwort. If possible, add other ingredients like rosemary or lemongrass for a more potent mixture.

Silverleaf and mint are easily accessible in local markets and are known for their mosquito-repelling properties. Summer is the ideal season to harvest mugwort and silverleaf, so you won’t have trouble finding them.

Start by placing mint leaves at the bottom of the container. Then, add the other ingredients, with silverleaf on top. Once all the ingredients are in the container, pour the 75% alcohol until it completely covers the herbs.

Seal the container tightly and let the mixture infuse for about a week. After this period, the alcohol will turn emerald green, indicating that the herbal extracts have dissolved into the liquid. Your homemade mosquito repellent spray is now ready for use.

Transfer the liquid into a spray bottle and spritz it in areas where mosquitoes frequently appear. Besides repelling mosquitoes, this spray also purifies the air. If you get bitten by a mosquito, apply a small amount to the affected area to relieve itching.

Utilize common household spices to repel mosquitoes

– Garlic + Wind Oil

Garlic, with its pungent odor, is a mosquito repellent. To make a mosquito repellent pouch, prepare a disposable face mask, cut one side, and fill it with chopped garlic. Add a few drops of wind oil and tie the pouch securely. Hang it near your bed or window; the scent will keep mosquitoes at bay.

– Black Pepper

Similar to the garlic pouch, cut a disposable face mask, and fill it with ginger, garlic, and black pepper. Use the mask’s string to secure the pouch, then add a few drops of wind oil. Hang it near your bed or in mosquito-prone areas. The aroma will drive mosquitoes away. This pouch is effective for about three days, after which you can make a new one.

Alternatively, soak the black pepper in hot water for about 10 minutes to enhance its fragrance. Place the bowl of pepper-infused water in the corners of your home to effectively repel mosquitoes.