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Whether you are sitting around a campfire or at an outdoor concert this summer, mosquitoes are the party crashers everyone wants to see gone. I\u2019m not advocating harming or killing them, as I know these pesky insects play a vital role in our ecosystem. I would just rather not be insect bait. Depending how your skin reacts when bitten, you may have red, itchy bumps and\/or swelling at the site. Or worse, you can become infected with an illness like West Nile virus<\/a>, Malaria or parasites.<\/p>\n

Before you reach for a big-name bug spray containing DEET (N<\/em>,N<\/em>-Diethyl-meta<\/em>-toluamide), you should know that the US Environmental Protection Agency<\/a> recommends such repellents be handled with care. There\u2019s evidence of it causing irritations to the skin and eyes, neurological problems in children and even death in a few rare cases. I don\u2019t know about you, but I don\u2019t want to put any product on me or my loved ones that requires a toxicity report. Instead consider giving these ten chemical-free, inexpensive mosquito repellents a try.<\/p>\n

10 Ways to Keep the Pests (and the Mosquito Bites) Away this Summer<\/h3>\n
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  1. Essential oils<\/a> are as ancient as mosquitoes; so, it\u2019s no wonder they are Mother Nature\u2019s answer to warding off pests. It\u2019s believed lemon, eucalyptus oil, cinnamon oil, rosemary oil, neem oil and geranium oil are all-natural remedies to help keep your skin itch-free. The lemon-eucalyptus oil pairs well with grain alcohol and olive oil and even better, the mixture smells great and is non-toxic.<\/li>\n
  2. Dried herbs<\/a> such as peppermint, spearmint, citronella and lemongrass can be combined with boiling water and witch hazel into a spray bottle to make the perfect on-the-go spray. A helpful tip to remember: if you don\u2019t have witch hazel on hand, try substituting rubbing alcohol.<\/li>\n
  3. Rub vanilla extract and\/or lavender oil or flowers onto the warmer parts of your body like the underarms, neck and behind ears. Don\u2019t forget to read the vanilla extract\u2019s ingredient list to ensure it doesn\u2019t contain high fructose corn syrup, which may attract mosquitoes.<\/li>\n
  4. Plant Garlic, Catnip, Rosemary, Basil and Marigolds<\/a> along the perimeter of your yard to fend off mosquitoes and enjoy your time playing in the moonlight.<\/li>\n
  5. Wearing an insect resistant wristband<\/a> is a no-brainer to protecting yourself from pests. They are water and sweat proof and guaranteed to last up to 100 hours.<\/li>\n
  6. Make your own Citronella candles<\/a> and stop wasting money and resources purchasing the ones in the store. Click on the link for a simple tutorial to get started making yours today.<\/li>\n
  7. Create a sticky liquid trap<\/a> using a 2-liter bottle and supplies. Your home will be mosquito-free in no time.<\/li>\n
  8. Get rid of standing water as it is a breeding ground from mosquitoes. This includes children\u2019s pools and puddles by leaky hoses.<\/li>\n
  9. Wear pants and long-sleeved shirts. It\u2019s difficult for a mosquito to bite your skin if isn\u2019t exposed. Also consider wearing darker colors as insects are less attracted to them.<\/li>\n
  10. Stay indoors an hour after dawn and before dusk to avoid the most mosquitoes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What are some other all-natural remedies you have for repelling mosquitoes? I\u2019d love to give them a try.<\/p>\n

    Image Credit: <\/strong>Johan J.Ingles-Le Nobel<\/a> via photopin<\/a> cc<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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