5 Ways To Repel Mosquitoes In Rooms With Various Natural Materials

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YOGYAKARTA - Mosquitoes are not just loose insects, but also a source of transmission of various dangerous diseases such as dengue fever, malaria, and Zika. So is there a way to get rid of mosquitoes in an effective room?

To protect yourself and your family from the threat of disease carried by mosquitoes, let's learn together how to drive them from the surrounding environment, especially in the room.

Reporting from Healthline, here are some ways you can do to get rid of mosquitoes at home:

Since the 1940s, lemon eucalyptus oil has been known as one of the most effective natural solutions to repel insects. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes this oil as an effective component of mosquito expulsion products.

A 2014 study showed that a 32 percent mixture of lemon eucalyptus oil could protect more than 95 percent of mosquitoes for three hours.

You can mix yourself with 1 piece of lemon eucalyptus oil with 10 parts of sunflower oil orwitchEL. But researchers from the University of Florida warned that this mixture should not be used in children under the age of three.

The destroyed lavender flower can produce a pleasant aroma and natural oil that can repel mosquitoes. A 2002 study conducted on hairless mice showed that lavender oil was effective in repelling adult mosquitoes.

Lavenders have analgesic, anti-famur, and antiseptic properties. This means, apart from driving mosquito bites, lavender is also good for the skin.

You can plant lavender in the garden or in pots in the house. Grow flowers and apply oil to areas prone to bites, such as ankles and arms. You can also shed some lavender oil on a clean cloth and rub it on the skin.

Also read the article that discusses: Getting To Know 5 Types Of Lavender Flowers, Have You Seen Which One?

Cinnamon is not only delicious as an addition to dishes, but also has benefits as an insect expulsion. According to research in Taiwan, cinnamon oil is capable of killing mosquito larvae and is also effective in repelling adult mosquitoes, especially Aedes species.

To make 1 percent solution, mix 1/4 tablespoons (or 24 drops) of oil with 4 ounces of water. You can spray this mixture on your skin or clothes, as well as around the house and on plants.

However, be careful when using cinnamon oil, because high concentration can cause skin irritation.

In terms of repelling malaria mosquitoes, typhme oil is among the most effective. A study in 2002 showed that 5 percent of typhme oil applied to hairless mouse skin can provide up to 91 percent protection.

Anda juga bisa menambahkan daun tenthyme ke dalam ranggu, karena penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terbakar daun ini dapat memberikan perlindungan sekitar 85 persen selama 60 hingga 90 menit.

For your own mixture, use 4 drops of methyme oil for each tablespoon of basic oil such as olive oil or jojoba. For sprays, mix 5 drops of methyme oil with 2 ounces of water.

According to the Medical Entomology Laboratory at the University of Florida, soybean-based products such as Bite Block Kids (which contain 2 percent soybean oil) can provide long-term protection for mosquitoes.

Anda juga bisa menambahkan sedikit minyak serai ke dalam campuran ini, karena kombinasi keduanya telah terbukti efektif melindungi dari berbagai jenis burung.

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