Beat the Buzz: 7 Natural Ways to Keep Mosquitoes Away This Summer

• Summer sees a rise in mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya, making prevention crucial.
• Dr. Amit Verma, physician at District Hospital Barabanki, highlights serious, sometimes fatal, health risks from increased mosquito activity.
• Natural repellents include spraying cucumber juice, placing cut garlic cloves, and planting lemongrass and basil (tulsi).
• Lighting camphor in a closed room (while stepping out) effectively eliminates mosquitoes due to its strong scent.
• Spraying neem and clove oil in house corners also helps repel mosquitoes and prevents them from hiding.