Created by many different mosquito repellentwhich are in the form spraycream or bracelet. Perfectly relieve annoying insects fumigators, ultrasonic repellers, destroyers, homemade traps and spirals. However, the use of all these funds has one thing in common - the presence of chemicals that can negatively affect not only the body of insects, but also human health. In addition, some insecticidal components can cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, more and more people are resorting to help folk remedieswhich, unlike toxic insecticides, are much safer. Lemon and mosquito cloves can be an example of this.
What danger are lemon and cloves for mosquitoes
Main food source for mosquitoes - this is human blood. Her quest causes insects to attack their prey. The fault is the smell emitted by the human body. Its pests are able to feel at a distance of several meters.
Lemon is a natural repellent due to the presence of aromatic compounds in its composition. They are similar to citronella oil. That is why manufacturers often use it for the production of mosquito creams, sprays or bracelets.
Carnation against mosquitoes has similar properties. Due to the pronounced repellent properties, its oil and water extracts are widely used in the fight against annoying insects.
Cooking method
The recipe for a clove with a lemon from mosquitoes is quite simple, as even children can make it.
- You need to prepare the main ingredients: juicy lemon and dried clove buds.
- With a sharp knife, the lemon is cut into two identical halves.
- The pulp and peel of citrus in the place of cut should be stuffed with clove buds (up to 15 pcs.).
- Means lemon with clove is ready! Natural ingredients will exude a pleasant aroma for a person, and at the same time repel mosquitoes.
- Lemon halves prepared in this way are laid out in the places of the planned vacation.
- To enhance the effect on the cut half of the lemon, you can drip tea tree essential oil, pine needles, mint extract or pour a pinch of cinnamon.
Contraindications
Lemon and cloves for mosquitoes for children can be applied on the same principle. However, in case of individual intolerance to these aromas by a child or an adult, these natural products can pose a serious threat.
Therefore, if there is an allergic reaction to at least one of the components, it is not recommended to use lemon and cloves against mosquitoes. The onset of such symptoms is indicated by headache, shortness of breath, weakness and malaise.
Reviews
The recipe for this tool was prompted by a neighbor in the country. I never thought that such simple products as lemon and cloves would help against mosquitoes. I was pleasantly surprised by the amazing aroma and effective result.
Zhanna, Kislovodsk
Such an "amulet" was prepared by my mother-in-law when we were in the country.At first, we all laughed together, but very soon we became convinced of the effectiveness of the super remedy when, after evening gatherings, they did not find any mosquito bite. Safe, cheap and effective. Recommend.
Andrey, Yalta
The recipe is really cool. The only negative is the need for its use indoors. On the street, clove-lemon aromas are quickly dispelled, although you can use clove essential oil.
Julia, Kerch