Garlic as a mosquito repellent

Summer is a wonderful season: the days get longer, the sun shines, and outdoor evenings become an essential pleasure. However, along with the heat and beautiful days come the annoying mosquitoes, ready to ruin our moments of relaxation. Among the various natural remedies to keep them at bay, one of the most interesting and surprising is garlic.

The Natural Mosquito Repellent

How Does Allicin Work?

The active ingredient in garlic, allicin, is responsible for its numerous beneficial properties. Allicin is a substance that is released when garlic is crushed or cut, and it is known for its antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. However, one of the lesser-known but extremely useful effects of allicin is its ability to act as a mosquito repellent.

Allicin and Sweat

When we consume garlic, allicin is released through the skin via sweat. This makes our sweat particularly unpleasant for mosquitoes, creating a natural barrier that keeps these annoying insects away. Incorporating garlic into our diet by using it in our dishes can therefore be a great advantage during summer evenings. But it’s not just our sweat that can keep them away; there are other ways to use garlic as a repellent.

Other Ways to Use Garlic as a Repellent

Besides consuming it, garlic can be used in various ways to repel mosquitoes:

• Garlic Spray: You can prepare a garlic repellent spray to apply in outdoor areas. Simply crush some garlic cloves and let them infuse in water. After a few hours, strain the liquid and pour it into a spray bottle for use.
• Planting Garlic in the Garden: Planting garlic in the garden can help keep mosquitoes and other annoying insects away. The smell emitted by garlic plants is unpleasant to mosquitoes, making the surrounding environment less attractive to them.

If you want to enjoy summer evenings without being disturbed by mosquitoes, consider these methods or incorporate garlic into your diet: not only will you benefit from its numerous health properties, but you may also find a natural ally against these annoying insects.

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