Peppermint
Peppermint essential oil is another natural deterrent against mosquitoes and other insects that you may notice in your home.
Bugs do not like the energizing and strong scent of peppermint oil.
A 2011 study published in the Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine found peppermint essential oil to be an efficient larvicide and repellent against dengue vector. However, further studies are needed to identify the possible role of oil as adulticide, oviposition deterrent and ovicidal agent.
Before heading outdoors, apply peppermint oil directly on exposed skin. You can even dab a little on your clothes.
Also, pour ¼ cup of distilled water into a small spray bottle. Add 2 teaspoons of witch hazel and 20 to 25 drops of peppermint essential oil, then shake it to combine all the ingredients. Spray the solution in areas where you notice the tiny insects.
