10 healthy ways to repel mosquitoes
1. **Mosquito Net**:
- Advantages: Physical isolation of mosquitoes, reliable effect, without any adverse effects on the human body.
- Disadvantages: Space is limited.
- How to use: Install the mosquito net on the bed or other areas that need protection.
- Precautions: Make sure the mosquito net is not damaged and close the curtain in time when entering or exiting.
2. **Electric mosquito swatter**:
- Advantages: It can actively kill mosquitoes and is more flexible to use.
- Disadvantages: requires manual operation and cannot provide continuous protection.
- How to use: Hold the electric mosquito swatter and swing it to kill mosquitoes when you see them.
- Precautions: Avoid contact with water to prevent electric shock, and be careful of children when storing.
3. **Mint and other green plants with mosquito repellent effects**:
- Advantages: Natural and environmentally friendly, beautifies the environment, and may have a certain air purifying effect.
- Disadvantages: The mosquito repellent effect is limited and a certain number needs to be planted.
- How to use: Plant indoors or in the garden.
- Precautions: Give proper light and moisture.
4. **Screens**:
- Advantages: Effectively prevents mosquitoes from entering the room without affecting ventilation and lighting.
- Disadvantages: May be damaged or aged.
- How to use: Install on the window.
- Precautions: Regular inspection and maintenance.
5. **Mosquito repellent coil**:
- Advantages: Made of natural materials, relatively safe.
- Disadvantages: Small range of action.
- How to use: Place everywhere indoors.
- Note: Change the materials in the sachet regularly.
6. **Mugwort and other mosquito repellent herbs**:
- Advantages: Natural materials, relatively safe.
- Disadvantages: Not very convenient to use.
- How to use: Can be burned or left.
- Precautions: Pay attention to fire safety when burning.
7. **Lavender and other plants that have a certain repellent effect**:
- Advantages: Beautiful and may have some mosquito repellent effect.
- Disadvantages: Its mosquito repellent effect alone is not accurate.
- How to use: Plant or place.
- Precautions: Pay attention to plant care.
8. **Garlic and other items with special smell**:
- Advantages: easy to obtain materials and low cost.
- Disadvantages: The mosquito repellent effect is uncertain and the smell is strong.
- How to use: Place in an indoor corner.
- Precautions: Pay attention to indoor air circulation.
9. **Mosquito repellent bracelet**:
- Advantages: Using pure natural plant essential oil, healthy. Easy and flexible to wear,
- Disadvantages: The mosquito repellent range is limited and the duration of the effect is uncertain.
- How to use: Wear the mosquito repellent bracelet directly on your wrist or ankle.
- Note: Make sure the product contains effective and safe plant essential oils when purchasing.
10. **Keep the room clean and dry**:
- Advantages: Reduce mosquito breeding environment from the source.
- Disadvantages: Requires long-term maintenance.
- How to use: Clean up garbage, water, etc. in time.
- Note: Clean regularly.