The summer sun can sometimes feel overwhelming, yet many people end up enjoying that intense heat.
What truly becomes unbearable, though — something intense, annoying, and impossible for anyone to stand — is the sudden surge of mosquitoes that show up every summer. That’s why getting rid of mosquitoes, or at least keeping them away, becomes an absolute necessity.
Mosquitoes, gnats, and all kinds of flying insects constantly lurk around us. You might not know this, but cloves are incredibly common in most households — and their scent naturally drives these pests away.
This well-known aromatic spice is an excellent insect repellent. Originally from Indonesia, it’s widely used as a cooking ingredient, but cloves also offer therapeutic properties.
Properties of cloves
Beyond being a mosquito repellent, cloves are also known for the many health benefits they provide. Among them are properties that are:
- Aphrodisiac
- Stimulating
- Anesthetic
- Antispasmodic
- Pain-relieving
- Antibacterial
Clove essential oil: a natural mosquito repellent
Having a mosquito-repelling solution on hand is crucial — especially if you’re somewhere mosquitoes tend to bite relentlessly.
Cloves are one of the best natural options, and since most of us already have them in the kitchen, making clove oil as a repellent is both the simplest and most effective choice.
To make clove oil, follow these easy steps:
Ingredients:
A container — ideally a dark glass bottle with a dropper
35 ml of baby oil (or olive oil if baby oil isn’t available)
6 whole cloves (easily found at any herbal store or natural shop)
Preparation:
Heat the oil over low heat — just warm it, do not let it boil.
