Cardboard is ideal because of its absorbent properties; empty egg cartons will do)
Garlic, whole
Detailed Instructions:
To begin, make sure the egg boxes are flattened out so they have more surface area. The effectiveness of your repellant will be enhanced as a result of the cloves’ utilization of the available area.
The egg cartons may be spiced up by inserting whole cloves inside the cardboard. You may adjust the amount of cloves based on the region you want to shield. The plan is to make a natural mosquito repellent by soaking the cardboard in clove aroma.
Location: Set up the prepared egg cartons in places where pesky mosquitoes are a problem. Positioned close to entrances, windows, or even outdoor furniture might work. Cloves, with their warm and pungent aroma, will fill the air, making insects wary of crossing.
Advantages of This Sustainable Method
Not only is this mosquito repellent inexpensive and practical, but it is also environmentally friendly. You can help the environment and put that cardboard egg box to good use by recycling it. As a natural product, cloves provide an eco-friendly substitute for commercial repellents that won’t harm your family’s health.
Embracing Ingenuity and Simplicity
This hack is a great example of how effective it can be to use uncomplicated, all-natural solutions to common issues. In our haste to find a mosquito repellent, we frequently fail to consider the possibility of using common household objects. You could find a new use for that empty egg carton as an insect repellent, so think again before you throw it out. The greatest answers are sometimes the ones we don’t even look for; in this instance, it’s in our own kitchens. It’s a baby step towards living a greener lifestyle.
