About 200 types of mosquitoes are commonly present in the country, and only 12 of them spread germs. Everyone must take preventive steps to protect themselves and their family from the bites of these mosquito types. Mosquitoes have a strong sense of smell, and therefore, they get sensitive to certain scents. Synthetic and chemical repellents and fragrances act as irritants. You can use the following five natural scents to keep mosquitoes at bay: Peppermint Peppermint is a potent insecticide; its oil can kill mosquito larvae within a day. Peppermint plants in your garden and yard can keep adult mosquitoes at bay, and its oil prevents mosquito bites. The impact of the oil lasts for about three hours. How to use: Mix 10-15 drops of good quality and pure peppermint essential oil in a spray bottle with two cups of water. Identify the spots that a mosquito may gain entry into or hide. Spray this essential oil solution in door frames, window sills, furniture, laundry area, curtains, exhaust fans, and air vents. Alternatively, add one or two drops of peppermint oil into pieces of cotton and place them around the house. Combine five to six drops of peppermint oil with a carrier oil like coconut oil and apply the mixture to your body.

Mosquitoes have a sharp sense of smell. They are usually attracted to flowers, perfumes, and, most notably, the carbon dioxide and odor we emanate. In the same way, mosquitoes find certain aromas unappealing and tend to stay away from them. You can use such fragrances to prevent mosquito bites and stop the spread of diseases, especially when there are stagnant water bodies nearby. Here are five scents that repel mosquitoes: Citronella Citronella oil, extracted from the lemongrass plant, is typically utilized in commercial bug sprays. It includes a lemon-like citrusy fragrance that is bothersome to mosquitoes yet magnificently pleasing to humans. So plant lemongrass indoors as an effective mosquito repellent. You can also apply citronella oil to the skin or combine it with other essential oils to make your own DIY deterrent. Lavender Lavender might be the most loved aroma of many, but it is among the popular scents that repel mosquitoes. Mosquitoes hate the strong fragrance of the purple bloom and stay away from it. You can extract lavender oil and apply it to the skin or make a body spray. Some prefer growing the plant in their nursery. Rosemary Besides cooking, people use rosemary for many things. The multipurpose fragrant plant works wonders by taking care of minor mosquito invasions.