Problems with insects in the house during the summer? Here’s how to quickly solve it with a home-made product.
The summer season is just around the corner and it is inevitable that insects will also arrive with it. Whether they are mosquitoes or midges, we often find them at home and they can be really annoying to eliminate. So let’s see how to create a repellent that keeps them away from our homes using only natural ingredients.
The natural insect repellent
During the summer, it is quite common to find yourself having insects in your home, especially if there are windows or doors that remain open for a long time. Insects are mainly attracted to light and food, which is why it would be good to have mosquito nets if you intend to leave the windows open and the lights on. It is also essential to keep the house clean, eliminating food residues and frequently throwing garbage, so as not to attract unwanted guests.
Last but not least, if you have plants, keep an eye on the saucers or pots, if they are aquatic plants, as they are perfect places for mosquitoes to nest.
Most people rely on chemical repellent sprays, which can often be harmful to humans but also to the environment. On most of these, in fact, it is indicated to let the rooms ventilate after use. In this article we will see how to make a completely natural, inexpensive and also fragrant insect repellent.
How to make a homemade repellent
The first thing to identify are the raw materials that disturb our unwanted little guests. One of the least tolerated ingredients is undoubtedly tobacco.
Tobacco can be used as a natural pesticide to keep insects away from plants and our homes. The nicotine present in tobacco, in fact, is a natural insecticide that can kill or repel insects. All you have to do is get some distilled water, tobacco, and an essential oil of your choice, as long as it’s of natural origin.
First heat the water and pour it into a container. Then add the tobacco and a few drops of essential oil and stir for a long time to dissolve the ingredients. Then cover the mixture and let it rest for about 8 hours.
After this time, take a new container, a strainer and proceed to filter your mix. You will notice that the water has absorbed the tobacco and has turned an amber color. Once everything has filtered, continue by pouring the solution into a bottle equipped with a spray.
Now that you have your natural repellent, you can spray it first on plants, where insects nest and often lay their eggs. It can also be used directly on mosquito nets, as it is known that mosquitoes attracted by light are usually stationed near windows. Last but not least, you can use the decoction in bathroom and kitchen drains, where midges often nest. in this case, let it act for a few minutes and rinse with water.
