- 1. Eat 1 raw garlic
- 2. Bet on vitamin B1
- 3. Use repellent
- 4. Light a citronella candle
- 5. Wear thin clothes
- 6. Protect yourself after sunset
- 7. Use screens on doors and windows
- 8. Use a mosquito killer racket
To protect yourself from diseases such as yellow fever, dengue fever, Zika and discomfort caused by mosquito bites, what you can do is use repellent, eat raw garlic and bet on citronella.
These measures should be taken whenever possible, being especially important in regions where mosquitoes are more present, such as near rivers, lakes, culverts or valleys, especially in the hottest months of the year.
The best ways to protect yourself from mosquitoes are:
1. Eat 1 raw garlic
You should eat 1 clove of raw garlic a day, at least 10 days before going camping near a river, for example. This will make the body eliminate an odor that is not normally felt by people but that is enough to keep mosquitoes away.
2. Bet on vitamin B1
Vitamin B1, like garlic, alters body odor, keeping mosquitoes away. It is possible to eat foods rich in this vitamin, such as beer yeast and Brazil nuts, or take a vitamin B1 supplement that can be purchased at the pharmacy.
3. Use repellent
A good insect repellent should be applied to all exposed areas, not forgetting the face, back of the hands and also the ears. You can also choose to make a homemade repellent by placing a camphor pebble inside an alcohol pack and spraying on exposed areas. Learn how to prepare a homemade repellent.
4. Light a citronella candle
The aroma of citronella keeps mosquitoes away naturally, so by lighting an aromatic candle it is possible to keep mosquitoes away so you can sleep peacefully. A good tip is to plant citronella in the yard or buy an essential oil of citronella and put it in the lamps of the house, so that the heat produced by them releases the aroma of citronella, keeping mosquitoes away.
Meet some plants that keep mosquitoes away and still decorate the house.
5. Wear thin clothes
The ideal is to use long-sleeved blouses and long pants with very thin fabric so as not to feel heat, and always light colors, because the dark colors attract mosquitoes. This can be a good way to get some rest, and to use less mosquito repellent.
6. Protect yourself after sunset
The sunset time is the time when mosquitoes bite the most, so to protect yourself, it is advisable to avoid leaving the house when it gets dark.
7. Use screens on doors and windows
Protecting the environment inside the house or in the camp tent is essential to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. But for this strategy to work, care must be taken when entering and leaving the house, because mosquitoes can enter at that time.
Another possibility is to put a mosquito net around the bed or crib to get a safe sleep. Spraying some insecticide on this screen can also be a good strategy to reinforce protection.
8. Use a mosquito killer racket
Although it is a more difficult tip to practice, an electronic racket can also be used to eliminate visible mosquitoes.
Watch the following video and check out these and other natural tips that can help keep mosquitoes away:
If even following these tips, a mosquito can bite, to relieve the pain and itching, you can wash the area with cold water and place a small piece of ice in the exact location of the bite, which reduces the pain and soothes the skin, providing quickly relieve symptoms.
