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Apple cider vinegar is powerful mosquito repelling base itself, and can work as a catalyst to increase the mosquito repelling effects of

other ingredients. By itself, ACV can be used as a drink  to keep mosquitoes away from your skin. Simply add two tablespoons to 450

millilitres of water, and add honey to sweeten it. As a catalyst, mixing it with baking soda causes a reaction that releases carbon dioxide,

which attracts mosquitoes, after which you can trap and kill them

Cinnamon oil contains four compounds, eugenol, anethole, cinnamyl acetate, and cinnamaldehyde, which  exhibit mosquito repelling properties.

To make a repellent with cinnamon oil, simply add ten drops of oil to 40 milliliters of water and mix the liquid, then apply on the exposed

areas of your body.

Cloves contain eugenol, a mosquito repelling compound, and also release a strong aroma. Add that to the sour and distasteful flavour of

lemon, and you've got a foolproof mosquito repellent. Cut a lemon in half, and insert a few cloves in each half, and place anywhere you

desire. You can also use clove oil on your body for a similar effect. Mix the oil of these two along with some coconut oil and apply on your

skin.

Garlic contains allicin, a compound that displays repellent action against mosquitoes. Moreover, it has a strong smell that drives mosquitoes

away. To make a repellent out of garlic, crush a few garlic cloves in a liter of water and simmer on low heat to transfer essential oils to

the water. Turn the flame off and let the liquid cool, then strain the liquid and dispose the garlic chunks.

Lavender oil has a dual functionality. Along with repelling mosquitos, it has a calm and soothing effect on us. The oil contains compounds

like eucalyptol, camphor, limonene, and linalool, all of which are natural mosquito repellents. Just a few drops are enough to ward off an

army of mosquitoes. Mix it with some coconut oil and apply directly on skin

Well, this is more of a toilet ingredient than a kitchen ingredient, but it works as a mosquito repellent nonetheless. Most mouthwashes have

mosquito repelling compounds like thymol, menthol, and eucalyptol, along with a good dose of ethanol. Together with the compounds, alcohol

(ethanol) not only gives off a strong taste, but it also gives off a pungent smell that keeps mosquitoes away. Just spray some mouthwash in

an around your house.

posted by Bhavesh Jhaveri  # 2:34 PM