People aren\u2019t the only ones who love to spend time outdoors when the temperatures rise. Mosquitos, flies, and ticks buzz around and bite as many people as they can. Mosquito bites tend to be small, itchy, and annoying, while bites from ticks can be more serious and increase the risk of Lyme disease. There are some people who get bit by mosquitos and experience large, swollen bumps that take a couple days to disappear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most common way to repel mosquitos<\/strong> is by spraying yourself with DEET, according to a 2018 survey. The reason for this is because DEET spray has the longest lasting effect against these buzzing pests. There are more concerns about the side effects of using DEET, including redness, swelling, skin irritation, and rash. DEET does pose several dangers to the body, even though the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that you don\u2019t need to worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t want to coat yourself in harmful chemicals, there are <\/a>several ways to thwart mosquitos during the summer. One survey found that 36% of people prefer to use natural repellents and tactics to prevent mosquito bites<\/strong> instead of using DEET spray. Learn about effective mosquito-repelling tips below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n People know about catnip for the effect it has on cats, but they don\u2019t know that it is a unique culinary herb and mosquito repellant<\/a>. Catnip oil is acquired from catnip via steam distillation, but applying it on the skin will not attract cats to you. The process of extracting the oil gets rid of the effect it has on cats. According to the EPA, catnip oil may effectively repel mosquitos for up to seven hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mosquitos are attracted to light, but not all kinds of it. They tend to buzz towards standard light bulbs. To prevent mosquitos from swarming your house, install some LEDs, sodium lamps, or yellow bug lights. These lights may reduce the number of mosquitos that buzz near entrances to your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to limit the amount of mosquitos in or around your home, make sure that you eliminate all standing water. Getting rid of standing water makes it so mosquitos and other insects cannot breed easily. Clear out gutters to avoid clogs, remove tarps or debris that collect water, and change the water in your birdbath frequently. Additionally, don\u2019t let a kiddie pool sit out overnight without emptying the water the night before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A 2014 study found that lemon eucalyptus<\/a> essential oil offered 100% protection against mosquitos<\/a> for up to 12 hours. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classified lemon eucalyptus essential oil as an EPA-registered repellent. Because of this, it is an active ingredient in many mosquito repellents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several plants that deter insects like ticks, mosquitos, and flies. Citronella, for example, produces natural oils that help keep mosquitos at bay. Other flowers, including petunias, rosemary, geraniums, floss flowers, sage, marigolds, and chrysanthemums work to effectively repel mosquitos and other insects. You can learn more about that by clicking here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Peppermint<\/a> essential oil exhibits an array of health benefits. Some people use it to clear up congestion<\/a>, while others use it to help promote wound healing. Several studies revealed that peppermint oil<\/a> is a natural insecticide and mosquito repellent. You can mix this peppermint essential oil with other scents, including lemon essential oil, and a carrier oil. Apply the mixture to the skin before you go outside to repel mosquitos. A quick tip about essential oils is to do a small patch test on your arm to see whether you have a reaction to the oil or not.<\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Learn to fend off irritating mosquitos this summer without the use of synthetic repellents. Find out what works best in this article.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":140445,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,50],"tags":[4100,4127,5980,8906,9438,1968,2118,2423,2757,2932,3671],"yoast_head":"\nCatnip Oil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Change Your Light Bulbs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Buy Some Plants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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