In This Post:
Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Lemon Eucalyptus Oil Repellent
Lavender Oil and Lemon Juice Spray
Cinnamon Oil Repellent
Neem Oil Repellent
Don’t trust mass-produced mosquito repellents that can be hazardous to you and the environment? Looking to create a DIY natural mosquito repellent? Congrats, you are at the right place!
Being Pakistan’s most trusted portal for authentic information, we proactively understand your needs. We had recently shared some tips to keep mosquitoes away that you can use to keep your home dengue-free. Continuing with the same efforts, we have curated this blog with a list of organic ingredients that you can use to make your own DIY natural mosquito repellent spray at home.
Before we begin, here’s some bonus information about several mosquito-borne diseases and what you need to look out for. Afterwards, we will share some of the best ingredients that you can use to make a natural mosquito repellent spray at home.
So, without further ado, let’s get repelling!
World Health Organisation on Mosquito-Borne Diseases
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared mosquitoes as one of the deadliest insects in the world, mostly due to the ability to fly, carry, and spread diseases from one person to another. As per their official website, mosquitoes cause millions of deaths every year. Let’s take a look at some facts and figures [according to WHO] defining how mosquitoes have caused fatalities over the past few years.
Adding on, there are several types of mosquitoes in the world, and while some of their species are completely harmless, others can carry more than one disease. As such, malaria – a widespread disease carried by mosquitoes – results in thousands of deaths every year globally. It can easily be transmitted and spread from humans to humans via a mosquito’s bite.
Meanwhile, the global count of dengue has tripled over the past 30 years. Many countries around the world continue to report their first outbreak, which means it is still on earth even after several vaccines and top-class treatments.
As per the official website of WHO, chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever, and zika are some of the deadliest diseases that can hurt a person’s immune system and cause fatalities. These are all the diseases transmitted to humans by the Aedes aegypti – a fatal type of mosquito. Not to mention, more than half of the world’s population dwells in areas where this mosquito species is still alive and causing several diseases.
This kind of mosquito can be easily recognised by the white markings on its legs and a marking [in the form of a lyre] on the external area of its thorax. Take a look at the image below for reference.
The WHO has also emphasised on continuous efforts to control mosquitoes and prevent outbreaks. So, we have compiled this easy guide that you can use to create your own DIY natural mosquito repellent spray that can keep these critters at bay.
Ingredients for DIY Natural Mosquito Repellent
These ingredients can work like magic for young individuals or people with more sensitive skin. Whether you are hanging out, taking a hike, or camping out in the wilderness, organic homemade repellents are, without any doubt, the best option.
Here’s a list of natural mosquito repellents that you can find easily in your house:
- Lemon Eucalyptus Oil Repellent
- Lavender Oil and Lemon Juice Spray
- Cinnamon Oil Repellent
- Neem Oil Repellent
Lemon Eucalyptus Oil
Approved by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), eucalyptus oil can be used to make a homemade mosquito repellent. Owing to its natural properties, it is considered to be one of the most effective repellents that can last more than three hours.
What will you need?
The quantity of each ingredient may vary, but you have to be careful about the percentage. For making a lemon eucalyptus oil-based mosquito repellent, you will need:
- Lemon eucalyptus oil 10 ml
- Coconut oil 90 ml
- Clean spray bottle of 100 ml
- A small bowl
- A funnel for transferring
What you have to do?
Right after you have collected the ingredients mentioned above, follow the directions mentioned below:
- Take a small bowl and add lemon eucalyptus oil to it.
- Now, add coconut oil to the same bowl and stir well.
- Transfer the concoction with the help of a funnel into a spray bottle and shake well.
- Spray on the exposed areas.
Lavender Oil and Lemon Juice Spray
The second repellent on our list of best natural mosquito repellents is lavender oil and lemon juice spray. It is one of the best remedies to stop mosquitoes from feasting on your blood, especially if you live in a region that gets highly populated with these creatures during summer. The smell of lavender might be calming to humans, but it is not pleasant for parasites. Meanwhile, lemon juice has a high quantity of acid, which is essential to repel them.
On a side note, if you need assistance on how to grow lavender in your home garden, make sure to stop by our blog, where we have shared all the essential information for growing these purple shrubs on your own.
What will you need?
To make a mosquito repellent using lavender oil, you will need the following ingredients in the quantities mentioned below:
- Clean spray bottle of 100 ml
- A small bowl
- A funnel for transferring
- 1 cup of water
- 10 drops of lavender oil
- 4 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons of vanilla extract
What you have to do?
Gather all the ingredients in one place and follow the steps mentioned below:
- Take a small bowl and make a mixture of vanilla extract, lavender oil, and fresh lemon juice [without seeds].
- Stir the mixture well.
- Add 1 cup of water to this concoction.
- Take a clean spray bottle and transfer this mixture into it via a funnel.
- Apply this mixture to the exposed or infected areas of your body. Make sure that you shake it well before using it every time.
- Use it at least thrice a day if you live in a mosquito-prone region.
Cinnamon Oil Repellent
Cinnamon is amazingly effective for homemade mosquito repellents. The oil is extracted from cassia bark, which is also known as Chinese cinnamon, and it is different from the one we use in our homes. Chinese cinnamon contains essential oil, which repels parasites. You can apply this repellent every time you head out, and it works like magic.
What will you need?
These are the ingredients you will need to make cinnamon oil-repellent at home:
- 10 drops of organic cinnamon oil
- 40 ml of water
- 100 ml spray bottle
- A funnel for transferring
- A small bowl
What you have to do?
After you’ve gathered all the essentials at one place, follow these steps to make a homemade mosquito spray:
- Take a small bowl and add cinnamon oil to it.
- Add water and keep stirring until the oil combines with water.
- Transfer this mixture into a clean spray bottle via a funnel to avoid any spillage.
- Shake this mixture well and use it before you go out.
Neem Oil Repellent
This one is self-explanatory. We know for a fact that neem is the best antibacterial and repellent, and neem oil is extracted from the seeds, tree, and fruits of the tree. Owing to its strong aroma, mosquitoes and other parasites are naturally repelled. Furthermore, a recent study suggests that neem oil is the best natural insect repellent when used in combination with coconut oil. So, we are going to use coconut oil in this concoction.
What will you need?
Here are the ingredients you will need to make a neem oil mosquito repellent spray:
- 50 ml spray bottle
- A funnel for transferring
- A small bowl
- 10 drops of neem oil
- 30 ml of coconut oil
What you have to do?
- Take a small bowl and add the full quantity of neem oil to it. Add coconut oil at the same time.
- Stir this mixture well until everything combines.
- Transfer this mixture via a funnel into a clean spray bottle.
- Shake well and apply this at least twice a day.
| Pro Tip: Rubbing alcohol saturates with essential oils better than water. Not to mention its antibacterial properties provide greater repellency against insects and mosquitoes. You can use it in combination with the essential oils we have mentioned in this list – just replace it with water, but be mindful of the quantity. A single tablespoon of rubbing alcohol is enough for the quantities we have mentioned in this post. Not only does it protect against mosquitoes, but it can also heal itches and allergies caused by mosquito bites. |
So, this concludes our post on how to make a homemade mosquito repellent spray using only natural and organic products. We have listed various mosquito repellents that can be applied directly to the skin. Before we sign-off, we would like to mention a few more things.
Remember, every skin reacts differently to the repellents we have mentioned in this list. We recommend that you conduct a spot test before applying it generously on your skin. Wait and see how your skin responds to it. If you get itches, red bumps, or unusual spots, immediately wash it off and see a doctor – if it doesn’t go away. Furthermore, you can use these DIY mosquito spray for a week at max, so make sure you are not making it in excessive amounts. Since there are no preservatives or chemicals in these products, store these in a cool and dry place. It is best to put them in a sealed container and keep it away from the reach of young children and pets.
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