Mint is rich in volatile substances such as peppermint oil and menthol, which can effectively repel mosquitoes to a certain extent and is suitable for indoor culture in summer. However, its mosquito repellent effect is limited, and it can only repel mosquitoes in a small range.

Although there are many varieties of mint, * * is characterized by strong adaptability, cold tolerance and easy planting, which is very suitable for novice planting. Mint likes strong light but not direct sunlight, and it should be rich in water. So it is best to water the soil when it is not completely dry. Mint grows fast and can be eaten at any time. Making tea is a good choice.

Small magic prescription to prevent mosquito bites

1, take a bath with star anise

Find two pieces of star anise in the seasoning jar in the kitchen and soak them in the warm water basin. Taking a bath with this basin of water, after washing the faint fragrance on your body, it is like adding an invisible protective cover, so mosquitoes dare not come any closer.

2, residual tea to kill mosquitoes

If you are a conscientious person, collect the remaining tea leaves, dry them and burn them in places where mosquitoes can easily get in and out to drive away mosquitoes. Or twist the dried Artemisia argyi leaves into ropes, light them and put them indoors. Smoke can also repel mosquitoes. But don't slap yourself when operating.

3, cool oil to repel mosquitoes

Put a few boxes of uncovered cool oil or essential balm in the bedroom. After a period of time, there will be dirt on the surface of cooling oil, which should be scraped off in time to avoid weakening its effectiveness.

Step 4 install the orange light bulb

Installing orange light bulbs indoors can produce good mosquito repellent effect, because mosquitoes are afraid of orange light. If there is no orange light bulb, you can also cover the 60-watt light bulb with transparent orange cellophane, and mosquitoes will flee everywhere.