Did you know that lavender helps against mosquitoes? Find out here why the scent has such a deterrent effect on mosquitoes.
You're lying in bed, about to fall asleep, and all of a sudden it starts humming.
The first reaction: hide all body parts under the blanket. But after a few minutes the air under the blanket goes out and it's mega hot.
As soon as the foot hangs out, the mosquitoes suck their belly full. The beasts are just as annoying when you spend a longer evening on the balcony.
One thing is clear: mosquitoes are annoying! But what helps against the bloodsuckers? Lavender against mosquitoes is the best weapon! Why, why, how and when, I'll tell you today!
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What odors do mosquitoes not like?
Mosquitoes abhor many plants, including mint, eucalyptus, lemon balm, thyme, basil, rosemary and lavender. Place herbs in pots on windowsills and near entryways to discourage mosquitoes from entering your home or apartment.
The chemical products that are supposed to repel mosquitoes have a terrible smell. Moreover, most of the time they do not help at all.
But now comes my secret tip: lavender against mosquitoes. The smell is not only really pleasant, but also drives away these annoying pests.
If you're bugged by biting, sucking and annoying insects, you should get lavender.
The plant not only smells heavenly and looks beautiful, its scent also drives away annoying mosquitoes. This brings the advantage that you do not have to constantly annoy and scratch.
Tip: Grow a plant
Get yourself a lavender plant. It doesn't matter whether it is placed by the window or in a vase on the table. The pleasant scent of lavender will drive mosquitoes away from your home and keep them away from you.
The plant also looks very good on the balcony. And because the smell of lavender helps so well against mosquitoes, you can also enjoy the fresh air on long evenings. And without being tormented by the pests.
Lavender plants are easy to care for, hardy and love sunny locations.
A few plants in the garden or on the balcony keep insects away. This definitely works best when there is little wind - the enemies might notice the tempting sweat rather than the fragrant bushes.
Fly plague? This helps against the uninvited guests!
Lavender bouquet or sachet
If you don't have a green thumb, lavender bouquets or sachets will do just as well. If you have a bush in the garden or on the balcony, you should dry some of the flowers. You can put the dried flowers on the fixed baking at the open window or on the garden table.
How does lavender help against mosquitoes?
Lavender essential oil is a wonderful remedy for mosquito bites. Mosquitoes will avoid you if you put a few drops in a fragrance lamp, on a piece of wood or on a handkerchief. Before going to bed you can also put 2-3 drops on your pillow or put a few drops on a damp cloth and rub yourself with it.
The important thing is that you have correct Lavender oil* and do not use artificial fragrances. Although we humans can hardly tell the difference, mosquitoes are quick to recognize it.
In combination with lemon and cloves, lavender works even better against mosquitoes. The spicy-sour smell is really unpleasant for the little beasts and they evade in a wide arc.
If you have a green thumb, you can also get a fresh plant.
How much lavender against mosquitoes?
Did you know that lavender and its essential oils not only repel mosquitoes? It is also spurned by flies. That's why your first step should be a bowl with 200 ml of water, in which you should put a 10 drops of Lavender oil* give.
Now place the bowl in the place where you are. If the mosquito plague is large, you can also place several bowls or set up a fragrance lamp and a diffuser. Ideally, you should place the tool of your choice close to you.
At a nice outdoor summer party, you can buy lavender and put it on the table as a decoration.
If you want to know more about how to Lavender oil* yourself, then take a look at our blog post.
Lavender oil against itchy stings
If the mosquito has caught you in spite of your defenses, you can Lavender oil* can also be used now:
- Mix 3 drops of essential Lavender oil* with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (Almond oil*olive oil, etc.)
- Apply the oil mix directly to the insect bite
- The lavender oil relieves pain and itching
Lavender oil has a calming, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect due to its components linalool and linalyl acetate.
You can use the same mix as a preventive measure when you are outdoors: Rub yourself with lavender oil when you go into the forest. Again, do not apply pure to the skin!
Tip: Bite healer against mosquito bites
Do you know electronic sting healers? You can use them to fight itching, burning and swelling after insect bites of all kinds - from mosquitoes to wasps.
With the help of heat, it destroys the insect venom. The body can then easily break down the remaining venom - swelling does not occur in the first place. And you are also protected from the annoying itching.
Particularly exciting is the heat_it stab healer*. You simply plug the gadget into your cell phone for a few seconds, it is charged via the app and heats up. Then place the sting healer directly on the sting to treat itching and pain.
The heat_it stab healer* You can simply attach it to your key ring and always have it to hand. By the way: Made in Germany.
I was allowed to test it myself. So far, I have fortunately only caught mosquitoes and the program "short" has sufficed. For sensitive skin areas such as inner thighs, neck, face and Co you can select "sensitive body part". The sooner you act and treat the bite with heat, the better it is.
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Instructions: room spray with lavender against mosquitoes
If you don't have a green thumb, a room spray can help. Instead of using a chemical insect repellent, you can also make your own natural room spray with lavender. This will get rid of mosquitoes for good.
Ingredients:
Here come the ingredients you need to make it. I have purchased them all online and have provided a link to some of them.
- 100 ml Ethanol
- 4 drops thyme oil
- 4 drops Peppermint oil*
- 10 drops lavender oil
- 10 drops lemon oil
- 1 glass bottle with atomizer
Mix all ingredients together and pour into a glass bottle with atomizer.
The anti-insect room spray is ready. You can use the room spray as needed. Spray the scent in your room before going to bed to keep mosquitoes away.
These two DIY bug sprays you should always have in your purse!
Instructions: lavender vinegar as protection against mosquito bites
Have you ever heard of lavender vinegar? It is also said to protect against mosquito bites. You can apply it directly to the skin or let it evaporate in a fragrance lamp. The fragrance lamp ensures that the mosquitoes do not enter the room in the first place.
You can buy lavender vinegar on Amazon or even do it yourself.
Ingredients
- 1 glass bottle
- 1 bottle white wine vinegar
- 2 hands full dried lavender flowers*
- 1 spray bottle
Fill the glass bottle with the dried Lavender flowers*. Alternatively, you can also use lavender oil. However, just a few drops are sufficient here.
Then fill the rest of the bottle with white wine vinegar. Close the glass bottle well and shake it once vigorously. The flowers should be well distributed.
Place the lavender vinegar in a dark place to infuse for two weeks. But shake the bottle once a day.
After two weeks the Lavender flowers* strained. They no longer contain any essential oils. Pour the vinegar into a spray bottle. Your home remedy with lavender against mosquitoes is ready!
Why mosquitoes target us
Now you know that lavender is particularly effective against mosquitoes. But what actually attracts the little critters?
During the warm season, mosquitoes are all about reproduction. The insects actually feed mainly on nectar and plant juices. However, the females are additionally dependent on blood.
Only when they absorb the proteins contained therein do they succeed in producing eggs for reproduction.
Mosquitoes have a very sensitive sense of smell. Therefore, they perceive certain body odors, as well as the carbon dioxide content of the air we breathe.
The beasts set down. Before they sting, they make sure once again that their landing has gone unnoticed. Then they sting.
They administer a locally anesthetic and at the same time anticoagulant secretion. The human body reacts to this with a counterattack. It releases histamine and itchy swellings form.
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Our conclusion
With lavender against mosquitoes you are very well served. But you can also use other home remedies to be protected from mosquitoes. Annoying buzzing and itchy bites are finally a thing of the past. No matter whether to prevent or treat bites.
Good luck! :)
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