With the arrival of summer, not only do high temperatures, vacations, and hours spent outdoors enjoying the good weather arrive… but mosquitoes and insects in general arrive as well. Therefore, there are a number of tips you can implement in your daily life to avoid the arrival of these insects, which can be very annoying.
You can also have plants or certain scents that help repel these types of animals
The main tip is cleanliness. Without a doubt, keeping a clean home, free of debris and food scraps on the countertops, is one of the best ways to prevent flies, mosquitoes, and ants from entering. But you can also have plants or certain scents that help repel these types of animals.
For example, citronella. It can be used as an air freshener or candle, or as the plant itself. Citronella is probably the most popular type of mosquito repellent. The essential oil extracted from citronella emits a strong citrus fragrance that masks the odors that attract mosquitoes. By planting citronella in your garden, you can create a barrier that prevents mosquitoes from entering your outdoor space.
Plus, you can use peppermint, rosemary or lavender
You can also plant peppermint. It is believed to have mosquito-repelling effects. It has a powerful, strong, refreshing scent that mosquitoes dislike. Rosemary can also be a great mosquito repellent. Rosemary might be most effective when burned on a fire pit or grill, but you can also rub a few pieces against your skin for added protection.
Lavender has a strong aroma that can be very unpleasant to mosquitoes, making it an effective repellent. Lavender is a common garden plant that thrives in a sunny location and can be grown in pots. Also, having eucalyptus branches can repel mosquitoes. The strong scent of this plant not only helps as an air freshener and in its medicinal uses, but also helps keep mosquitoes at bay.
It’s recommended to clean your garbage disposal
Aside from adopting these types of plants, as we wrote before, it’s important to keep your home clean. Taking out the trash is essential to prevent unpleasant odors that can attract flies and other insects. It’s also recommended to clean your garbage disposal, which seems like something that might be easier to forget, but it’s important.
On the other hand, don’t forget the refrigerator. Sometimes, especially if we’re away from home for a few days, it’s common for people to forget food that could spoil in the refrigerator. It’s important not to leave food that could spoil in the refrigerator, as it generates unpleasant odors and can spoil other foods stored there. It’s also recommended to clean up any food spills in the kitchen. It could be a bit of tomato sauce, fruit scraps, or other liquids that can stick to the countertop. For one thing, they can be difficult to clean if we let them dry, and they also attract flies and ants.
Humidity also attracts these types of insects
Something many people have noticed is that when a plant is watered too much, mosquitoes appear. This happens because humidity also attracts these types of insects. Therefore, it’s important to water plants as needed, especially if they’re kept indoors.
Continuing with the theme of cleanliness, washing dishes immediately after use will also keep insects away, as there will be no smells or flavors that could attract them. This is also true of using mosquito nets at home. This is especially true if there are small children or people who may be allergic to insect bites, as this can help prevent further damage.
