5 non-toxic ways to keep your home mosquito free (These really work!)

Have your tried these traditional and chemical-free measures to fight mosquitoes? Try them to prevent dengue, malaria and chikungunya.

Mosquito repellent creams, table-top machines, mosquito magnet and DEET-impregnated wristbands are a few innovative ways to keep mosquitoes away. But are they really useful? Most people do not like using chemical-based techniques, and if you are one of them, here s how you can fight mosquitoes the conventional way.

Mosquito nets: What s better than the traditional mosquito net to prevent yourself from the mosquitoes. These nets have been around since ages and are never out-of-season when it comes to dealing with mosquitoes. Available in different shapes, sizes and materials, they are finely-netted to keep the mosquitoes out. You can even buy small-sized, cotton nets that are custom-made for cradles and save your baby from mosquito bites. An advanced version of these nets known as medicated nets is also available in the market that is safe and more efficient than coils and liquidators.

Citronella diffuser: Who doesn t like coming back to a home that smells ooh-la-la? And what could be better than citronella diffuser that also keeps mosquitoes away. Easily available in the market, citronella repels the mosquitoes and reduces the number landing nearby. It works by masking the scents (carbon dioxide and lactic acids produced by humans) that attracts mosquitoes, but does not kill them. An added advantage of using a citronella diffuser is that it is safe and non-toxic to humans. If you don t have a diffuser at home, all you need to do is put some citronella oil in a bowl or glass and place it in a corner of the room. Also, read about 10 practical tips to be mosquito-free and prevent dengue this season!

Mosquito zapping bats: Another simple yet effective option to fight mosquitoes is using mosquito zapping bats. Although the electronic mosquito bat is very popular, there are also non-electronic ones that work efficiently to kill mosquitoes. The electronic one has wire-mesh that gets electrically charged and trap the mosquitoes, giving it a fatal shock. You need to charge these bats regularly and remember to switch it off when not in use.

Odomos plant: Instead of fancy plants in your balcony or indoors, why not invest in bug-repelling plants like odomos? Available online and in nurseries, this plant gives off an odour that is unpleasant to mosquitoes and thus, prevents them from flying in the surrounding area. So the next time you shop online, don t forget to buy this plant and keep it on your doorstep, in your bedroom or dark corners of the room to avoid mosquito bites. Here's how neem and tulsi help you to keep malaria out of your home.

Window nets: Last but most important one is to cover your windows with a net. Most people tend to keep their windows open during the day. It is during this time that mosquitoes enter your rooms and come out during the night. So to prevent this, you can use window nets attached to a wooden frame. By doing so, you can even keep your windows open all day long without worrying about the mosquitoes. Did you know the top 10 favorite spots of mosquitoes.

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