To get rid of mosquitoes inside the house naturally, you can use several effective methods involving plants, essential oils, and simple household ingredients:
Natural Mosquito Repellents Indoors
- Essential Oils: Use essential oils such as citronella, lemon eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, tea tree, and camphor. These oils can be diffused in the air with an essential oil diffuser or mixed with water in a spray bottle to spray around the house, especially near windows and doors where mosquitoes enter
- Mosquito-Repelling Plants: Keep indoor plants like citronella, lavender, basil, marigold, lemongrass, mint, catnip, rosemary, and holy basil near windows, doors, or other mosquito-prone areas. These plants emit scents that mosquitoes find offensive and help keep them away naturally
- Homemade Sprays and Traps: Make DIY mosquito sprays by mixing water with essential oils like lavender, lemon, peppermint, or tea tree oil. You can also use crushed fresh peppermint leaves or garlic-infused water sprayed indoors to repel mosquitoes
- Natural Aromas: Place natural mosquito deterrents such as lemon halves studded with cloves, or burn camphor inside the house with doors and windows closed for about 20 minutes. These aromas repel mosquitoes effectively and leave a pleasant scent
Additional Tips
- Remove Standing Water: Eliminate any standing water inside the house where mosquitoes can breed, such as in plant saucers or containers
- Keep Doors and Windows Screened: Use fine mesh screens on windows and vents to prevent mosquitoes from entering
- Maintain Cleanliness: Avoid leaving food exposed and keep the house clean to reduce attraction for mosquitoes and other insects
By combining these natural methods—using essential oils, mosquito-repellent plants, homemade sprays, and aromatic deterrents—you can effectively reduce and keep mosquitoes out of your home without harmful chemicals
