Is This The Best Way To Stop Mosquito Bites?
There have been a TON of videos going around about a new natural way to stop mosquito bites. But before we get to the string of TikTok videos on it, let’s review 5 other natural ways (supposedly) to stop mosquitoes from biting:
1. Essential Oils: Lots of people using citronella, eucalyptus, lavender, and tea tree oil to apply to their skin or put in a diffuser. I’ve never had luck with it to stop mosquito bites…but maybe I’m just too sweet.
2. Mosquito-Repelling Plants: I saw some of these plants on sale at Eastern Market and wondered if it really works: marigold, lavender, basil, and catnip around your home and garden can supposedly help keep mosquitoes at bay (it’s the scent, right?)
3. Garlic: This one I’ve never tried – but people eating garlic will keep mosquitos from biting you (is there a garlic oil you could use?)
4. Neem Oil: Another one I’ve never tried, but I’ve got friends who swear by neem oil.
5. Lemon and Clove: Take a lemon, slice it open and stick cloves in it – then place them around the house. This will supposedly repel mosquitoes…and most house guests.
So what’s the NEW way to Stop Mosquito Bites?
Vanilla extract! Have you tried it? Here’s a couple of people who absolutely swear by it:
Easiest way is to simply mix equal parts vanilla extract with water. Then see if it works to stop mosquito bites. What do you think, have you tried it?
Some folks have mixed it with their skin lotion, or put it in a diffuser.
Based on the way mosquitos have been all over the place this summer, I’m trying it. And since we’re talking about mosquitos, this might come in handy:
Beer, Bananas, and More Foods That Might Attract Mosquitos
If you want to avoid mosquitos, think about having a SOBER summer. At least two studies have found you’re more likely to get bit after drinking beer.
The science is still up in the air about why mosquitos love some people and couldn’t care less about others. But here are a few more things that could be linked to mosquito bites . . .
1. Bananas. A study found people were more likely to get bit after eating a banana than after eating grapes.
2. Really smelly cheese. They might be attracted to a compound produced by bacteria on our skin called carboxylic acid. (car-bock-sill-ick) It’s also found in stinky cheeses, like limburger.
3. Floral-scented foods and desserts. They’re attracted to the smell of nectar-producing plants, so anything floral could have them heading your way.
A few foods that might keep mosquitos AWAY include basil, sage, rosemary, grapefruit, and anything with garlic or onions.
