Natural methods against mosquitoes

There are few things that almost everyone in the world agrees on, but one is definitely that there is no more annoying animal than the mosquito. At least we can shoo them away, but what are babies supposed to do? Here are a few tips to help you protect them from mosquitoes.

Surely you have all woken up at night to the most annoying sound in the world: a mosquito. You swat around yourself as if it would do any good, then for a few moments you think you hit it. Just as you are about to fall back asleep, you hear it again. After this has happened about three or four times, you start to realize that you are not going to get much sleep tonight either. You turn on the bedside lamp and hope you can lure it into a trap, and if you manage to catch it and swat it, no one is happier than you. That is, until you realize there were two of them.

At least you know what is buzzing, biting, and then making you itch, but your baby has no idea, so it is your job to protect them from mosquitoes ( too ).

The question is how.

When it comes to babies ( at least the youngest ones ), you should not use store-bought mosquito repellents at all, and you should not spray them with any product containing chemicals. In their case, the best method is prevention, so use mosquito nets wherever possible.

You have surely seen the net we also offer for swings, which no bug could get through.

Especially in summer, we highly recommend using it, because it is one thing that mosquitoes will not disturb peaceful swinging, but when your baby falls asleep, you will not have to worry about wasps or bees either, as they cannot get to the little ones. Anyone who has ever had to chase a wasp away from their sleeping child at the last moment knows that the feeling of knowing it can never happen again is worth anything.

Even after six months of age, you do not necessarily need to spray repellent all over babies. Under the age of two, it is still recommended at most once a day, but it is best to try to use the most natural substances possible.

For example, there are ornamental plants with mosquito-repellent properties. Do not worry that these must be very rare flowers known only to professional botanists, because they include lavender, marigolds ( also known as tagetes ), rosemary, basil, and even mint. They all give off scents that are pleasant to us, and we can even cook and bake with them, but they keep insects away.

Another natural method is using apple cider vinegar or vinegar with essential oils. All you need to do is fill a hand sprayer halfway with water and halfway with apple cider vinegar, add a few drops of lemon, tea tree, and eucalyptus oil, and your homemade, chemical-free repellent is ready. And before you think this is a hassle too, since who has so many different oils at home, remember that you also have to go to the store for regular mosquito repellent, and these days essential oils are sold in many places and in various sizes. You are almost certain to find at least one such shop nearby.

If you are lucky enough to have a small or large garden, you can easily make it bird-friendly, and the birds will also help ensure that the little bloodsuckers landing on you bother you as little as possible in the evenings. Put out a bird feeder or a food dispenser for them, and see how popular you become among swallows and great tits. Not only will they eat the mosquitoes and larvae, but the whole family can also enjoy watching them.

In fact, you do not need to run inside and lock the garden door forever if you encounter bats. Be glad instead, because they also feed on mosquitoes, among other things, and the more there are, the faster they will eliminate them from your surroundings.

We hope we have helped make your summer nights peaceful ( too… ). If you have any other similar, not particularly troublesome but effective methods, let us know too!