(Deepshikha Gautam, Intern Journalist) Kanpur: Every year, millions of people die due to diseases caused by mosquitoes. Mosquito bites cause diseases like malaria, dengue, and chikungunya. Therefore it is advisable to clean the surroundings to prevent mosquitoes from growing. Itching after a mosquito bite also bothers you. If mosquito bites at bedtime, then sleep only flies away. Many types of sprays, incense sticks, electric bait or badminton, etc. are present in the market to ward off mosquitoes. But there are some home remedies to ward off mosquitoes.
Neem oil is effective in warding off mosquitoes. Applying coconut oil and neem oil in equal amounts in the body, mosquitoes do not bite around. Mosquitoes run away from the smell of neem rich in antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties. Mint oil is very effective in killing mosquitoes. You can use mint oil on your body or you can also spray on the plant in your home, it does not come close to mosquitoes. Mosquitoes do not come even if the mint leaves are boiled with water and sprayed its water in the room.
Basil is very effective in removing mosquito larvae. If you plant a basil plant near the window in the room, the mosquitoes do not enter the house. This is also mentioned in Ayurveda. Mosquitoes escape from the basil plant very quickly. The use of camphor can be very helpful to ward off mosquitoes. To ward off mosquitoes, close the doors and windows of the room and burn the camphor. After this, keep the room closed for 15 to 20 minutes. By doing this all mosquitoes will run away and mosquitoes will not come in the room for long.
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