At your wits’ end wondering how to get rid of mosquitoes at home? In a tropical country like India, having a mosquito-free house may seem like a distant dream, and the monsoon season only makes things worse. Most of us use insect-repellent sprays, coils, or liquids to get rid of mosquitoes or kill mosquitoes at home. However, most of these are high in chemicals and may cause breathing problems.
Aside from the serious diseases that mosquitoes spread, such as malaria, dengue fever and yellow fever, these insect bites can itch for days, and the noise they make can keep you awake at night. If you’re wondering how to get rid of mosquitoes at home, without using any chemical sprays and insecticides, these are a few things you can do.
1. Use Camphor
You’re probably familiar with camphor as an age-old remedy to kill mosquitoes at home. Its pungent smell makes it effective at repelling mosquitoes, as the aroma readily overwhelms them. Camphor is available in a variety of formulations that are efficient at repelling mosquitoes. There are two primary ways of using it as mosquito repellent:
- Shut all the doors and light the camphor. You will probably notice that there are no more mosquitoes after around 30 minutes.
- Alternatively, you can purchase camphor tablets to get rid of mosquitoes. Place a tablet in a bowl of water (away from children and pets because it is harmful if consumed) and replace it every few days. The scent of camphor will drive mosquitoes away.
