During the summer, mosquitoes tend to multiply rapidly, particularly in wet weather. Many households rely on mosquito nets, sprays, and incense to deal with these pesky insects. However, using mosquito repellent or incense isn’t always safe when there are young children around. As a result, many people are looking for natural alternatives to keep mosquitoes at bay without compromising health.

Here is one natural method you can try to repel mosquitoes.

Steam the house with wormwood leaves

Start by gathering a small handful of dried wormwood leaves. Next, gather the leaves together and fold them into a compact bundle.

Get a porcelain bowl ready. Light the wormwood leaves and place them inside the bowl.

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• Place the bowl of dried wormwood in a place with a lot of mosquitoes (note to keep the bowl in a safe location and watch for the wormwood leaves to burn out). The smoke and smell from the wormwood leaves will help repel mosquitoes without being toxic to humans.

Wipe the house with wormwood leaf water

You can do it in another way, which is to take wormwood water to clean the house.

Take a handful of wormwood and steep it in hot water until its essence is fully infused. Strain the mixture to remove any solid particles. This wormwood-infused water can be used to clean your home, providing a refreshing aroma while effectively keeping mosquitoes at bay.

Make mosquito repellent with wormwood leaves

You can steep wormwood leaves in water, allow it to cool, and transfer it into a spray bottle. Apply this solution to your hands and feet before heading outdoors. The scent of wormwood repels mosquitoes, causing them to avoid you.