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When we lived in Michigan, I remember mosquitoes being a huge problem, in fact we used to call them the Michigan Air Force, that’s how bad they were. There wasn’t an outdoor activity that didn’t require some stinky, toxic spray.Now being back in the mid-west and having to deal with mosquitoes again I’ve been looking for alternatives to that nasty smelling spray that I remembered so well. After doing some research I remarkably found that the best mosquito repellent could be found in our pantry.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of vanilla with 1 cup water in a spray bottle.
- Mix shreds of aluminum foil in the garden surrounding your patio or yard.
- Plant some clove plants around your patio or yard.
- Place a saucer filled with a few drops of dish soap around the patio.
- In a spray bottle, mix clove oil and water, shake well before spraying on your skin.
- Rub your skin with a clove of garlic cut in half.
- Don’t drink beer. It seems that mosquitoes are attracted to this particular libation.
- Place chopped garlic around your patio or yard.
- Rub your skin with a fresh cut onion.
- Rub your skin with a little baby oil before heading out.
- Rub your skin with a dryer sheet.
- Rub a small amount of Vick’s VapoRub to exposed skin.
- Keep a little sage or rosemary burning to keep the mosquitoes away.
- Rub your skin with some apple cider vinegar.
- Plant some mint around your patio or yard.
What appealing ways do you use to repel mosquitoes?
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