How to get rid of mosquitoes in an apartment and a house: chemical and folk remedies, a rating of the best devices

Mosquitoes are a small blood-sucking insect that can cause not only unpleasant sensations, but also become a carrier of various diseases. To avoid a "close encounter" with bloodsucking, you should know in advance what mosquitoes and midges are afraid of. The beeping "brethren" are not omnipotent. There are many ways to forget about summer trouble.

How to get rid of the annoying mosquito?

Those who did not manage to fall asleep in the evening before the buzzing bloodsucker appeared will agree that mosquitoes have become much smarter these days. Previously, it was enough to turn on the light abruptly and slam it while he was drinking blood. Now, in the light, the insect quickly disappears, chaotically rushes around the room, it becomes impossible to quickly catch a mosquito.

The present mosquitoes get into the room even in the dark, they fly to a source of elevated temperature, not only through the windows, but also with the help of ventilation. Some "victims" claim that even to the ninth floor, these creatures are "taken" in the elevator!

There are ways to find a mosquito in a dark room:

attract him with light;
vacuum clean;
draw with a flashlight;
become a bait for him;
kill on the wall;
catch in a glass.

Each of the options is worthy of attention.

Mosquito control methods

To get mosquitoes out of the apartment, various chemical and plant products come to the rescue.

Fumigants

Chemicals, which are divided into fumigants and repellents, will help to quickly remove mosquitoes from the apartment. Fumigants include electrofumigators and pyrotechnics.

Pyrotechnics are produced in the form of a spiral consisting of insecticides. In order to activate the components dangerous for mosquitoes, it is necessary to set fire to the spiral. Such devices are best used during outdoor recreation. Indoors, smoke from burning can cause headaches and other unpleasant symptoms.

Mosquito repellents are usually based on a substance such as diethyl phthalate. The component quickly and effectively copes with mosquitoes, but is toxic. Therefore, their use is carried out according to the rules of the instruction.

Mosquito repellents are convenient for those who do not sit still and constantly move:

Sprays and aerosols are easy to apply to desired areas. But they are not recommended for children.
Creams and lotions are spread in a thin layer on the areas without clothes. Mosquito protection lasts no more than 90 minutes.
Pencils are considered safe and effective. They rarely cause allergies. The composition is easy to use. The disadvantage is unpleasant odor.
Anti-mosquito bracelets are a safe protection against mosquitoes. The bracelet is saturated with natural oils that repel mosquitoes.
When heated, scented candles are capable of emitting active vapors of components that are unpleasant for mosquitoes.

All types of repellents are safe, but despite this, it is important to follow the rules for their use. If the recommendations are not followed, undesirable consequences may occur.

Electrofumigators

An electrofumigator is a modern remedy for mosquitoes. The kit includes either dry plates impregnated with insecticides or liquid with chemicals.

After plugging into the socket, the compounds heat up and activate the components harmful to mosquitoes.The action begins 12 minutes after switching on, after an hour there will be no insects in the room.

It is important to follow all the rules specified in the instructions for use of mosquito fumigators. The permissible switch-on time must not be exceeded. Fumigator vapors can cause headaches.

Folk remedies

In the fight against mosquitoes at home, folk compositions help well:

The decoction of wheatgrass helps. The roots of the plant are washed, chopped finely and poured over with boiling water. The container is put on fire, brought to a boil and cooked for another 8 minutes. The finished broth is used to treat the areas of the body that are not covered with clothing. The action lasts for several hours.
An alcohol solution with vanillin helps repel mosquitoes. 7 g of vanillin are dissolved in 120 ml of vodka.
Mosquitoes are afraid of the smell of wormwood. The roots of the wormwood are peeled and finely chopped. Then 60 g of raw materials are poured into 500 ml of water and put on fire. After boiling, cook for another 15 minutes. The finished cooled solution is used to treat the skin before going outside.
Wheatgrass root helps with mosquitoes. Take 24 g of dry crushed component and pour a liter of boiling water. Then the composition is put on fire and boiled for another 25 minutes. The finished product is filtered and cooled. Wipe the skin with a gauze disc soaked in the solution.
Lemon juice is used to prevent mosquitoes from biting. Lemon juice is diluted with water in a 1: 1 ratio. The prepared solution is sprayed onto the skin and clothing. In its pure form, it is effective to use orange juice.

Essential oils and condiments

What smell can repel mosquitoes? Insects do not like the aroma emanating from rosemary, thyme, basil, eucalyptus. These components can be combined with each other. For example, a composition of cloves, lavender and mint, juniper, basil, geranium and tea tree is effective against mosquitoes:

A few drops of a suitable component are added to any oil (sunflower, grape). Napkins are impregnated with the resulting composition and laid out throughout the apartment.
Camphor oil destroys mosquitoes. Cotton swabs dipped in oil are laid out on the windowsill. You can add a few drops of camphor oil to the water and heat it up. The finished composition is left in the room.
A few pieces of cloves are poured with hot water and left to infuse for 13 minutes. The finished solution is applied to the skin without clothes or a napkin is soaked in it and laid out overnight around the room.
Mosquitoes do not like the smell of vanilla. A pinch of vanillin is dissolved in warm water. In the finished solution, cotton wool is impregnated and the skin is wiped. It is permissible to add a few grams of vanillin to the cream.

Aroma lamp works well in the apartment. A few drops of essential oil are dissolved in 40 ml of water. The lamp is lit so that the oil mixture begins to evaporate. The lamp time should not exceed 35 minutes.

Ordinary non-scented candles are available. The candles are lit and wait for the wax under the wick to completely melt. A few drops of essential oils are dripped into the hot wax.

Plants

Mosquitoes have a subtle sense of smell, so many smells scare them away:

Tomato bushes are a powerful plant against mosquitoes. It is enough to plant a couple of bushes in a flower pot, and the insects will not stay in the room for a long time.
Mosquitoes do not tolerate the smell of pelargonium, rosemary, mint, myrtle. To activate the smells of plants, the leaves are periodically shaken.
Basil aroma is unpleasant for mosquitoes. Freshly cut branches of the plant can be placed in a vase of water.
The elderberry plant is capable of drowning out the scent of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes cannot smell humans. It is enough just to spread the elderberry branches around the room.
In the pharmacy, buy the flower extract "Pyrethrum".The powder is applied to adhesive tape, which is fixed at the entrance to the house.
Carboxylic acid repels mosquitoes. The substance is part of human sweat. Therefore, baits are made from this substance. Several grams of the substance are diluted in warm water. The resulting mixture is poured into an aroma lamp and ignited. The trap will operate for 5.5 hours.

To work and relax in the garden peacefully, it is recommended to plant conifers. The smell of juniper, spruce, fir, thuja repels mosquitoes. It is recommended to plant marigolds and lavender in the flower garden. The black currant bush also keeps mosquitoes out.

Homemade traps and baits

Making a homemade mosquito trap does not require the purchase of expensive components.

Sticky bait will help catch mosquitoes. To make such a trap, you need to perform a number of sequential steps:

to prepare a sticky solution, you will need to dissolve sugar in warm water, put on fire until it boils and cook until thick;
the finished syrup is mixed with turpentine, rosin and castor oil;
cut paper strips;
the sticky composition is applied to the paper;
the finished trap is hung up in the place where you plan to rest in the garden, or in front of the entrance to the house.

The strips should be thrown out about once a week and replaced with new baits.

You will be able to make a mosquito catcher from a plastic bottle on your own:

the plastic container is cut into two parts (the upper part with the neck should be smaller);
half with a neck is inserted into the bottom of the bottle upside down;
it is better to fix the junction with tape;
sugar is dissolved in warm water and yeast is added, all components are thoroughly mixed;
the composition is poured into the lower part of the container;
the neck of the top half must not touch the liquid composition.

Sonic attack

Ultrasonic devices emit sound waves that repel mosquitoes. Waves are perceived by insects as a danger, and they are afraid to approach the place from where the sound is emitted. The range of the device is 50-150 cm. The person himself does not hear any noise.

The device is connected to the network. After switching on, high-frequency sound waves begin to be emitted. They are similar to the sounds made by males. As a result, female mosquitoes begin to stay away from the place where the device is turned on, considering it dangerous.

The advantages of the devices:

safety for people and pets;
does not interfere with other electronic devices;
silent work;
ease of use;
the appliance consumes little energy.

The ultrasonic repeller not only protects against mosquitoes, but also other insects.

Lighting devices

The principle of operation is that the device emits ultraviolet light and attracts the attention of insects. Mosquitoes are killed by touching an energized metal surface. The light effect is enough for 25-95 meters.

Mosquitoes are afraid of light, so they avoid it. Even the heat that the device emits will hardly attract the attention of insects. Light traps work well against moths or flies.

Anti-mosquito bracelets

An anti-mosquito bracelet is considered a simple and effective way to fight mosquitoes. To keep insects away from you, just put the bracelet on your wrist. The bracelet is saturated with essential oils, the smell of which repels mosquitoes.

The product must be sold in a package, otherwise the essential oils will evaporate and the bracelet will not bring results. The action of the device is enough for 5-6 days.

A mosquito repellent bracelet can cause allergic manifestations, so if redness, burning and other unpleasant symptoms appear, it must be removed.

Mosquito nets

A simple and effective way to protect yourself from mosquitoes flying in from the street is to install mosquito nets on the windows. Such nets tighten not only windows, vents and balconies, but also ventilation openings.

A little about insects

In nature, there are more than two thousand five hundred species of bloodsucking mosquitoes, among them there are malaria and non-malaria insects. The individuals we usually encounter are not malarial. These are naturally occurring specimens from the genus Aedes and city dwellers from the genus Culex.

If in nature mosquitoes live in the warm season, when there is a comfortable temperature regime for life and the necessary humidity, then in settlements they can annoy you all year round. For example, urban basement insects. In the process of evolution, they have adapted to the proposed conditions and feel great in the basements of houses, penetrating into our apartments through ventilation shafts.

Males do not bite. They spend their life in mating games and absorbing the nectar and sap of plants, in contrast to females, who produce offspring and constantly need protein to build eggs. To obtain the necessary substances, the female bites a person and sucks his blood.

Environmentally friendly trap

All insects love hops. Remember how at the dacha it was necessary to build a multi-level protection of flasks with future wine, since all insects from the surrounding area tried to penetrate them. This passion can be used at home as well. To do this, take a regular plastic bottle, cut off the neck, turn the top over and cover the hole with it.

Pour syrup inside. In a glass of warm water, a spoonful of sugar and the same amount of yeast. Secure the upper part with tape, and wrap the outside of the structure with paper. All that remains is to put it in a corner. All the mosquitoes will fly there, attracted by the smell.

Cologne "Carnation": the best of alcohol-containing remedies

Blood-sucking insects also dislike the smell of alcohol, so for short-term protection, you can treat the skin with alcohol, vodka or even brandy. However, the best alcohol-containing folk remedy for mosquitoes is the Carnation cologne, which contains carnation flower extract.

This is an inexpensive cologne with a rather pungent scent that many find unpleasant. However, as a remedy for mosquitoes, "Carnation" is very good. A small amount of cologne is applied to the skin or clothing, providing protection from insects for several hours.

Broths for repelling mosquitoes: wormwood, wheatgrass and valerian

Another old and proven folk remedy for mosquito bites is decoctions of valerian root, wormwood or wheatgrass.

For one and a half liters of water, you need to take a handful of crushed roots of any of these plants, bring to a boil over low heat, then pour into a thermos and leave for 30-60 minutes, then strain and allow to cool.

The resulting product is used to wipe open areas of the body and spray on clothes, this can protect against mosquito bites for 4-5 hours. However, valerian should be used with caution by cat owners: the smell of valerian will scare away mosquitoes, but it is guaranteed to attract the excessive attention of a pet.

Duct tape

It works equally well against all flying insects. Moreover, each of them is impregnated with special substances that attract flies or mosquitoes. It is very convenient - just open the box and attach it to the ceiling. Since it is often difficult to kill mosquitoes in an apartment precisely because of the height of the latter, this method is a real salvation.Uninvited guests flying in stick to the surface of the tape and remain on it. There is one drawback here, tall family members tend to touch the ribbons with their heads and leave strands of hair on them.