10 Killer Mosquito Repellent Fragrances (11 photos)

In summer, you want to spend as much time outdoors as possible, strolling through parks and enjoying the fresh greenery and blooming flowers. However, even the most wonderful vacation can be ruined by pesky mosquitoes.

We offer 10 natural fragrance recipes to keep mosquitoes from keeping you from enjoying the full beauty of summer.





Vanillin



Mix vanillin with baby cream in a 1:10 ratio and apply to all exposed skin. You can also dilute vanillin in water and then spray the solution on exposed skin and clothing.

Anise, Clove, and Basil Essential Oils





Clove, basil, anise, and eucalyptus essential oils can help repel mosquitoes if applied to exposed skin (5-10 drops per glass of water) or sprinkled on a fire source—a fireplace, campfire, aroma lamp, or heated frying pan. You can also soak a cotton ball in these oils and place it on a windowsill.

Elderberry Branches



Place fresh elderberry branches in your room—they repel mosquitoes just like the scent of tomato leaves. Be careful, as the strong scent of elderberry can interfere with sleep, so it's best to remove the bouquet from the bedroom at night.

Clowns



Take 5 grams of cloves per glass of water and boil for 15 minutes. Mix 10 drops of the infusion with 1 tablespoon of any cologne and wipe exposed areas of the body. You can walk peacefully for two hours: mosquitoes and gnats will avoid you.

Juniper Branches



If you decide to sit outdoors, throw some juniper branches into the fire.

Cedar Oil



The smell of cedar oil repels not only mosquitoes but also flies and cockroaches.

Wormwood Decoction



Not a single insect will touch your face if you wash your face with a decoction of wormwood roots (pour a handful of chopped roots into 1.5 liters of water, bring to a boil, and let steep for 20-30 minutes).

Chamomile



An old folk remedy against mosquitoes is Persian, Dalmatian, or Caucasian chamomile (also known as pyrethrum). The dried flowers, stems, and leaves of these chamomile species, ground into powder, affect the nerve cells of insects. Simply place a few bouquets of chamomile around your apartment or house.

Wheatgrass Decoction



In the old days, a decoction of wheatgrass roots—one of the most common weeds—was used to repel mosquitoes and other bloodsucking insects. Pour 1.5 liters of water over a handful of chopped wheatgrass roots and boil them three times until the decoction turns light yellow. Wash your face and hands with this decoction, and not a single mosquito will bother you.

Basil Leaves



You can use finely chopped fresh bird cherry or basil leaves and flowers—place them around the room or rub them on exposed areas of the body.