We prepare a natural mosquito repellent with lemon and cloves

What we are going to prepare today, as you can see in the photo, is a natural remedy that will not only make your house smell good, but will keep mosquitoes away. It’s also so cute that it almost looks like a piece of furniture. Place it where it’s needed and you’ll finally be free of these pesky bugs.

Used by wellness professionals, this home remedy, which is trendy on the web, makes use of the dual action of 2 ingredients considered excellent repellents: lemon and cloves.

Lemon is a great natural repellent because it contains a number of chemical compounds that repel insects and other harmful organisms. For example, the citric acid present in this food acts as a natural deterrent against mosquitoes, preventing them from attacking people and animals. In addition, lemons contain essential oils that have antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Clove is a natural mosquito repellent because it contains a compound called eugenol, which has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiparasitic properties. In addition, this component appears to interfere with mosquitoes’ ability to detect the smell of carbon dioxide and lactate, two compounds that mosquitoes use to locate their targets.

In addition, cloves give off a strong scent that mosquitoes find unpleasant and that scares them away. It is usually used as a repellent also associated with other essential oils such as citronella or tea tree oil.

How to prepare natural mosquito repellent

Take a lemon and cut it in half. Insert the nails on both sides. Take some candles, cut them into small pieces and put them in the lemon. Now take a bamboo stick and cut it into 4 equal parts. Insert all the pieces into the lemon. Take a smaller lemon, cut it in half, and use a part of it as a lid on the frame. All you have to do is light the candles and enjoy a fragrant, mosquito-free environment.