Summer is here, and along with the scorching heat, the mosquito problem has also started. Mosquito bites bring the fear of dangerous diseases like dengue and malaria.
The chemical sprays or coils we use to repel mosquitoes are quite harmful to our health. So, here's an easy home remedy to get rid of them without any side effects.
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The power of Neem Oil
Neem oil is very effective in driving away mosquitoes. This isn't just a popular belief; even science agrees with it.
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Mosquitoes hate its smell
Neem has antibacterial properties and mosquitoes hate its smell Mix a little camphor with neem oil and light a lamp the smoke drives mosquitoes out of your house
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How the smell works
The sharp smell of neem oil messes with the mosquitoes' appetite and also disrupts their ability to reproduce.
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The secret: Azadirachtin
Neem contains a compound called Azadirachtin, which gives it the power to repel mosquitoes. It works as a 'natural repellent' to prevent them from biting you.
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Long-lasting protection
Compared to chemical sprays, lighting a neem oil lamp or applying it on your skin keeps mosquitoes away for a much longer time.