Tired of being bitten by mosquitoes in your home? THIS nifty trick will get rid of them

Mosquito bites and their all-too-familiar high pitched whine are the most obvious signs of having mosquitoes in your home. 

Only female mosquitoes bite humans, and while the bite is not usually painful, the itchiness that follows can cause some discomfort. 

They can cause irritating rashes and are also capable of spreading diseases such as Zika and malaria. 

While some homeowners may prefer to use a repellent or swatter to get rid of mosquitoes, there are some quick and easy solutions using ingredients found in your home. 

Control-Mosquitoes.com suggests using garlic to keep them away. 

Garlic’s pungent smell makes it an efficient mosquito repellent. 

All you need to do is crush a few garlic cloves, boil them in water for some time, then pour the water in a spray bottle and spray it around the room. 

If you don’t fancy the smell of garlic round your home, the website also suggests using peppermint or coffee grounds. 

Peppermint is a natural insecticide and can easily be sprayed around the room, although it can cause skin irritation so you must be cautious when spraying it. 

Wherever you find stagnant water in or around your home, sprinkle some coffee grounds in it. 

This will force the mosquito eggs present in the way to float to the surface, and they will be deprived of oxygen, which means they will be killed before being hatched. 

If you’re yet to have a mosquito infestation in your home, Rentokil offers some top tips to keep them at bay. 

Do not leave standing water as this gives mosquitoes a good place to breed. 

After dark, keep windows and doors closed or block out the light with curtains. 

You can also avoid being bitten by not wearing bright colours or using strong scents such as perfumes and deodorants which attract insects. 

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