Other Ways To Help You With Mosquitoes  

Use sandalwood to repel mozzies
We have found the best product for keeping mosquitoes away is Sandalwood sticks. We live in an area which gets inundated and these are the only things that work. They are available from Bunnings, Kmart and other large stores and are wonderful. They also have a great smell but best of all, they get rid of the pesky little mozzies!

Keep mozzies away with cider vinegar
We have found a cheap and effective way to keep mosquitoes at bay is to spray apple cider vinegar on our exposed skin it works wonders!

Old fashioned mozzie coils still work best
The cheapest and best way I have found to keep mosquitoes away is to use good old fashioned mosquito coils. These can be bought in supermarkets and camping stores. If you are unlucky enough to still get bitten, you can soothe some of the pain and itching by dabbing a little aloe vera or roll-on deodorant onto the bite as soon as it occurs. My son has bad allergic reactions to bites but both these methods work well.

Keep mosquitoes away with basil
I manage to keep mosquitoes away from my large patio successfully by using basil. A friend of mine told me that the herb repels mosquitoes so I tried it out by placing some large pots of it around. It is working a treat, the pots look and smell great and the basil is useful in the kitchen too!

Citronella bushes keep insects away
We love to entertain outside and have found the best way to keep uninvited insects away is to plant some citronella bushes around the patio. These are a type of geranium plant. When we are entertaining we simply crush some of the leaves to get the smell and also put some crushed leaves in some water in an oil burner under tables or chairs - wherever practical, it will do the job!

Insect repellent from Old Mexico
This may be a bit of a 'country' tip but it is super cheap and works brilliantly for those having trouble with mosquitoes. Burn dried horse poo! Put it on a terracotta pot plant drip tray. It smoulders and keeps away the mozzies but it doesn't repel people believe it or not! It simply smells 'grassy' and works well. We use it at BBQ's, camping, in fact any outdoor activities when mozzies are out. I have never had any success with citronella but this works every time. It's an ancient solution still used today in Mexico and with great success at our place too!

Make insect repellent from Epsom salts
You can make your own cheap insect repellent spray. Simply mix one large tablespoon of Epsom salts into a cup of hot water and stir until dissolved. When cool, transfer to a clean plastic spray bottle. Spray it on your skin as needed - chemical free, safe for little ones and the mozzies hate it!

Pyrethrum daisies repel mozzies naturally
Pyrethrum daisies make a great cheap mosquito repellent. Try planting these around your patio borders. This makes a natural, organic deterrent and they cost so little.