DIY Ayurvedic Mosquito Repellent

Many would agree that one of the most annoying living creatures on earth is the mosquito. More than their bite and itch, it’s the nagging sound they make that’s intolerable. Most of us unwillingly trust the chemical repellents to fight mosquitoes, but you can make your own ayurvedic mosquito repellent at home too!

Chemical mosquito repellents can drive mosquitoes away but it’s temporary and they are harmful to humans too. Inhaling these mosquito repellents can cause severe breathing problems and even lung disorders in the long run.

So, natural Homemade Mosquito Repellent is the best solution.

A few herbs and plants can act as a natural mosquito repellent when you plant them inside the house. Lemon Balm, Citronella, Lavender, Peppermint and Marigold are small plants that can ward off mosquitoes naturally.

Apart from growing these plants in your surroundings, there are a few practices that can help you in keeping the mosquitoes away. In this blog, I am sharing 7 Ayurvedic mosquito repellent recipes that you can try at home. They are safe, effective and are testified by your ancestors.

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7 DIY Ayurvedic mosquito repellent

Check out these 7 Ayurvedic plant-based mosquito repellents that you can make at home in no time. 

1. Mustard, Neem and Sea Salt Fumes

Take equal quantities of mustard, neem and sea salt powders. Take an iron bowl and burn coal in it. Now sprinkle the powder in small amounts. As the fumes start to form fan it slowly to spread the smoke. 

Carry this pot to each room and let the fume cover your entire house. Close all the doors, windows and other inlets of mosquitoes. This fume will ward off the mosquitoes from your house and it’s not harmful to humans. 

2. Deodar, Lemongrass and Neem oil Mix

Take equal parts of deodar, lemongrass and neem oil and mix it well. Apply this blend on your skin to keep mosquitoes away. Tulsi is another effective herb that can help in beating the mosquito’s bite. You can make a paste of dried tulsi leaves blended in coconut oil and apply it as a repellent.

Also Read: 5 DIY uses of Lemongrass

3. Karpura Diffuser 

This is a famous mosquito repellent that many of you probably know about. The aroma of camphor has many benefits from correcting sleep disorders to relieving stress, the scent of camphor has magic. 

You can make a homemade diffuser by placing two pieces of camphor in a bowl with warm water in it. For best results, keep the doors and windows closed for 10-15 minutes for the fumes to spread. 

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4. Neem and coconut oil

This combo is a great mosquito repellent that’s skin-friendly as well as effective. Mix equal portions of coconut oil in equal quality oil of neem and apply it to the body. This is an excellent solution for all outdoor activities. It can protect you from mosquito bites for at least 8 to 10 hours.

5. Baking Soda and Vinegar

Take 1 cup of vinegar and about ¼ cup of baking soda. Take an empty bottle and cut it in half. Add baking soda to the bottom part of the bottle and invert the top part to make a funnel. Pour vinegar into this funnel and place it outside your room. 

When baking soda comes in contact with vinegar, the reaction releases carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide attracts mosquitoes and it acts like a trap that catches and kills mosquitoes.

6. Cloves and Lime

Take 10-12 cloves and cut a lemon into half. Insert 5-6 pieces of clove in each half of the lemon. Place this in the area where there are too many mosquitoes. This is one of the most efficient and most widely used home remedies for mosquitoes.

You can also mix clove oil with a carrier oil like coconut oil and apply it to the exposed portions of your body. This is an excellent natural mosquito repellent and is safe on your skin.

7. Citronella

Citronella is a common natural essential oil that is very effective against flies and mosquitoes. In fact, in many Indian households, it’s a monsoon essential. Citronella is made of pure herbs that have mosquito repellent properties. Its effect is very strong and lasts for 2 to 3 hours. 

So, once your home becomes mosquito-free make sure to shut the doors and windows.

So, these are 7 Ayurvedic mosquito repellents that you can easily make at your home. The thing with homemade mosquito repellent is that you know it’s safe for your family and children. Also, most of them have multiple benefits, like the scent of clove or camphor benefits your body in many ways.

Apart from these, other essential oils like lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus also work well in warding off mosquitoes. But if you are looking for easy, cheap and effective remedies then you have 7 options to try!

Take away!

With increasing health awareness and knowledge about the long term effects of chemicals, more and more people are looking for alternatives in Ayurveda. Mosquito repellent is one common thing that we all need but most of us dread its harmful effects especially on children. That’s why even today, parents prefer the mosquito net over goodnight for their children’s room. 

So, if you too are worried about handling the annoying mosquitoes, then you must try these simple and easy Ayurvedic mosquito repellents. I am sure your grandparents used these in their times.