No need for chemicals, natural mosquito repellent tricks rely on 1 type of leaf and 2 simple ingredients

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Many people use mosquito spray or electric mosquito repellent to deal with them, but continuous use of chemicals can have negative impacts.

Brilio.net - Mosquitoes are one of the most annoying insects, especially at night. In addition to causing itching due to their bites, mosquitoes can also carry various diseases such as dengue fever and malaria. Many people use mosquito spray or electric mosquito repellent to overcome it, but continuous use of chemicals can have negative impacts on health and the environment.

If you are looking for a safer natural way, pandan leaves can be the solution. The distinctive aroma of pandan leaves is apparently not liked by mosquitoes. Especially when combined with eucalyptus oil and kitchen vinegar, the mosquito repellent effect becomes stronger. This method is not only easy to do but also more environmentally friendly and does not produce a pungent odor like chemical mosquito repellents. Come on, see the following method as quoted by brilio.net from the Facebook account @ahzalea.syahida, Friday (21/2).

Materials needed
- 3-5 fresh pandan leaves
- Sufficient eucalyptus oil
- Sufficient kitchen vinegar

Tricks to repel mosquitoes naturally
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1. Cut the pandan leaves

- Take 3-5 fresh pandan leaves, then cut them into small pieces on a plate.

Tricks to repel mosquitoes naturally
photo: Freepik/jcomp; Facebook/@ahzalea.syahida

2. Add eucalyptus oil and vinegar

- Pour enough eucalyptus oil and kitchen vinegar over the pandan leaf pieces.

Tricks to repel mosquitoes naturally
photo: Freepik/jcomp; Facebook/@ahzalea.syahida

Tricks to repel mosquitoes naturally
photo: Freepik/jcomp; Facebook/@ahzalea.syahida

3. Place it in an area where mosquitoes often visit.

- Place a plate containing this mixture in a corner of the room or an area where mosquitoes often gather, such as near a window or in a bedroom.

Tricks to repel mosquitoes naturally
photo: Freepik/jcomp; Facebook/@ahzalea.syahida

4. Replace periodically

- To remain effective, replace this mixture every 2-3 days or when the scent begins to fade.

- Make sure the house is always clean and free from puddles of water that can become mosquito nests.
- Use mosquito nets or mosquito nets in the bedroom for extra protection.
- Place mosquito repellent plants such as lavender or lemongrass around the house.
- Avoid piling up dirty clothes, because they can become a hiding place for mosquitoes.

With this simple trick, you can repel mosquitoes without using harmful chemicals. In addition to being effective, this method is also more environmentally friendly and easy to do at home. Good luck!

(brl/tin)