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On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 1:22 PM, saimul <saimul.unigroup@gmail.com> wrote:
> April 7 is World Health Day and the theme this year is vector-borne diseases
> - 'small bite, big threat'.
>
> Linked to diseases like malaria, dengue chikungunya, elephantiasis and many
> more vector borne diseases, mosquitoes are a big menace to humanity. While
> most of us turn to chemical insecticides to kill mosquitoes, these chemical
> agents have been known to cause allergic reactions in some and are simply
> harmful for others. So, if you are looking for all natural ways to get rid
> of those pesky critters, then here are 10 ways to keep mosquitoes at bay.
>
> Neem oil: Neem has a number of great benefits for the human body, but apart
> from being an elixir for your health, neem is also a great
> mosquito-repellent. A study published in the Journal of the American
> Mosquito Control Association {1} found that mixing neem oil with coconut oil
> in a 1:1 ratio is a really effective way to keep mosquitoes at bay. Being a
> potent antibacterial, anti-fungal, antiviral and anti-protozoal agent, neem
> lends your skin a particular smell that wards off mosquitoes. To make an
> effective insecticide mix neem oil and coconut oil in equal portions and rub
> it on your body (all exposed parts). This will protect you from mosquito
> bites for at least eight hours.
>
> Eucalyptus and lemon oil: Recommended by the CDC (Center for Disease
> Control) as an effective insect-repellent the mixture of lemon oil and
> eucalyptus oil is extremely effective in repelling mosquitoes - naturally.
> The way lemon oil and eucalyptus oil works is due to its active component
> cineole, which has both antiseptic and insect-repellent properties when
> applied to the skin. The best part about this mixture is that it is natural
> and does not come with all the ill effects of chemical mosquito repellents.
> To use this mixture, mix lemon oil and eucalyptus oil in equal proportions
> and use it on your body. (Read:Neem and tulsi, effective remedies to keep
> malaria out of your home)
>
> Camphor: Using camphor as a repellent also works wonders. Made from the
> extract of a tree, this compound has been found to have the longest mosquito
> repellent activity when compared to other natural products. {2}Light camphor
> in a room and close all the doors and windows. Leave it this way for about
> fifteen to twenty minutes and go back to a mosquito free environment.
>
> Tulsi: According to data published in the Parasitology Research Journal {3}
> tulsi was extremely effective in killing mosquito larvae and helped keep
> mosquitoes away. Moreover, according Ayurveda simply planting a tulsi shrub
> near your window is all you need to keep mosquitoes away. The plant has
> properties that do not allow mosquitoes to breed and will prevent them from
> entering your house. (Read: 8 tips to prevent dengue)
>
> Garlic: Is a great way to keep mosquitoes at bay. It might smell bad, but
> that is exactly why mosquitoes stay away. The strong and pungent odour of
> garlic is known to prevent mosquito bites and even prevents them from
> entering your home. So to use this remedy you could crush up a few pods of
> garlic, boil it in water and use the water to spray around the room you want
> to keep mosquito free. If you are the adventurous type (or really hate
> mosquitoes), you could also spray it on yourself to avoid being bitten.
>
> Tea tree oil: It has numerous benefits for your skin and hair and is a very
> powerful antibacterial and antifungal agent as well, but did you know that
> tea tree oil is also perfect to drive mosquitoes away? Well, the odour and
> its antifungal and antibacterial properties help prevent mosquitoes from
> biting you and drive them away. So if you want to use this remedy you could
> either rub some tea tree oil on your skin or add a few drops of it to a
> vaporizer. This way the scent of tea tree oil permeates the air keeping
> mosquitoes at bay.
>
> Mint : If the scent of mint relaxes you then this remedy is for you.
> According to a study published in the Journal of Bioresource Technology {4}
> found that mint oil and mint extract is as effective as any other insect
> repellent. You can use mint leaves and essence in a number of ways. You can
> choose to use it in a vaporizer to help fill the room with the scent of
> mint, apply the oil on your body or plant the shrub outside your rooms
> window. Alternatively you could mix a bit of mint-flavoured mouthwash with
> water and spray it around your home.
>
> Lavender: Not only does it smell absolutely divine but it is also a great
> way to keep those pesky mosquitoes at bay. The scent of this flower is often
> quite strong for mosquitoes making them unable to bite. So to use this home
> remedy, use lavender oil as a natural room freshener or apply it on your
> skin (you can mix it with your cream) for best results. (Read: Innovative
> ways to keep your home mosquito free)
>
> Citronella: Citronella oil is an essential oil extracted from citronella
> grass. This oil has been known to prevent mosquito bites extremely
> efficiently. So much so, that many people resort to using this extract
> instead of chemical agents. All you need to do is infuse this extract in a
> candle or use it in a vaporizer to help you stay mosquito bite free.
>
> Plant trees: If you thought that trees and shrubs led the breeding of more
> mosquitoes, you are wrong. Planting the right kind of shrubs and trees can
> go a long way in keeping your home mosquito free. Shrubs of tulsi, mint,
> marigold, trees of lemon and neem and planting citronella grass are all
> extremely effective in preventing the breeding of mosquitoes - keeping you
> safe from dreaded vector borne diseases; naturally.Take Care....saimul
>
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