By Neha Yadav
Published Jul 17, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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5 Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Mosquitoes

Camphor

Lighting camphor can ward off mosquitoes inside your home. It has a smell that is effective in repelling mosquitoes. You can also place a camphor tablet in a bowl of water and keep it in the corner of your house

Essential oils

Essential oils such as eucalyptus and lavender oil work effectively in getting rid of mosquitoes. They have a strong smell that repel mosquitoes and provide protection against them for a long time

Coffee grounds

Stagnant water around your home can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Put some coffee grinds into the stagnant water. It kills mosquitoes and prevents them from breeding anymore in that water

Cloves and sliced lemons

Stuff some cloves into diced lemons and keep them around your house. These clove-infused lemons work as mosquito repellents and is safe to use indoors

Mosquito trap

Take a dressing bandage and coat it with thick sugar syrup and yeast. Hang it around your house to trap mosquitoes