Essential oils work here
the Catnip provides a remedy and is an ideal anti-mosquito agent. It contains the active ingredient called nepetalactone. While bees Bumblebees and cats are attracted to the plant and its scent, mosquitoes are repelled by the essential oils.
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Mosquitoes at a distance
According to scientists, nepetalactone is said to be 10 times more effective than the most popular chemical mosquito repellent, which is called diethyltoluamide - DEET for short. Mosquitoes are kept at a distance and without you being harmed. In addition, the catnip in the garden is free and easy to use multiply .
How can you use catnip against mosquitoes?
On the one hand, the pure catnip oil can be used against mosquitoes. This should be applied diluted to the skin. Otherwise it may irritation or allergic reactions occur. For example, the oil can be mixed with another body oil such as coconut oil, a cream or just water. The best mix ratio is 1: 4.
The plant itself in action
Alternatively, the whole plant can be used. However, it is not advisable to leave them dry use. When the catnip is dried, most of the essential oils will dissipate.
There are the following options for using the plant itself as a mosquito repellent:
- Place catnip on the bedroom window sill
- Pluck fresh leaves and rub them on the body before bed
- Catnip on the terrace or balcony plants (Rest from mosquitoes when sitting together)
- Brew the leaves into tea, pour the cooled liquid into the spray bottle and spray the skin with it
Tips & Tricks
A good side effect of catnip on your own skin or in the house: If you have cats, they will be happy about this new mosquito repellent and the environment will thank you too.
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