Showing posts with label tips for home. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tips for home. Show all posts

Saturday, August 13, 2016

How to eliminate the mosquitoes naturally

How to eliminate mosquitoes in a natural way? It looks like a nice firm but is required especially with the approach of summer.

Sprays, coils, pads and bracelets prevent us of being points? Sometimes not, so you have to think of something to keep them away seriously, why some mosquitoes are carriers of diseases.

Unlike roaches and ants, mosquitoes are not always easily identifiable, buzzing in our ears, but a second later disappeared. Necessary to keep them as much as possible away from our home or garden. Before facing the enemy, you have to know a little 'more.
Mosquitoes: types, characteristics and diseases

The mosquito by Diptera, feeds on blood and is therefore a bug phlebotomist (such as horseflies). The moment stings its prey emits a droplet of liquid irritant that promotes the flow of blood and prevents the clot. How well we know are only females in procuring the blood they need to mature the eggs.
What is the attack technique of mosquitoes?

The annoying insects use smell to identify prey are attracted to carbon dioxide and sweat (drinking a can of beer increases the chance of being bitten, you know?) And prefer the blood group 0, already 50 meters perceive your smell, 10 meters display the throes of one meter are preparing for landing capturing the prey temperature.
But because some are bitten by mosquitoes and others not?

According to a study some people produce olfactory components unpleasant to mosquitoes.

Because sometimes repellents do not work?

Mosquitoes have adapted to repellents becoming more resistant, or rather the most resistant survive and reproduce.

types of mosquitoes:

     Anopheles carrying malaria;
     Aedes mosquito that is the tiger;
     Aedes mosquito koreicus Korean;
     Culex pipiens.

They can carry diseases such as:

     zika
     malaria
     yellow fever
     dengue
     encephalitis
     West Nile virus
     leishmaniasis
     chikungunya

Why do they always say not to leave water in the sub vessels?

Because water is the means by which they reproduce. stagnant water, no mosquitoes.

In summary, the mosquitoes are attracted to:

    carbon dioxide;
    sweat;
    high temperature;
    high cholesterol;
    blood group 0;
    organism in which alcohol is in the circle;
    lactic acid;
    dark clothes.

What does not attract mosquitoes?

    It smells like mint, garlic, onion, red pepper and jasmine;
    light colors (green, yellow, white, light blue).

How do they differ carrying mosquitoes virus from non-infected?

The virus makes them more voracious that need frequent meals and their sense of smell increases.
How to eliminate the mosquitoes naturally

Having made the acquaintance of the little pesky insects is time to talk about how to remove them. See techniques, ideas and tricks.

A help from nature there always comes, that's who eats mosquitoes:

    bats;
    spiders;
    lizards;
    geckos;
    birds;
    frogs;
    fish.

Not all mosquitoes are a silver lining: the Toxorhynchites are cannibals, feeding their fellow men and their eggs.

The idea: to build a bat box to be placed in the garden, to accommodate the bats. Do not destroy nests of swallows that feed on mosquitoes!
natural remedies to eliminate mosquitoes

  • essential oils: lavender, lemon, peppermint, citronella, neem oil, pine, bergamot, andiroba, cinnamon, black pepper, coriander, coconut, patchouli, rosemary, thyme, eucalyptus, tea tree and geranium are the best;
  • plants: mint, jasmine, basil, rue, coriander, Catambra, wild rosemary and geranium keep mosquitoes away;
  • vinegar: very unpleasant to mosquitoes;
  • candles: citronella, lavender and geranium (you can easily do at home with essential oils);
  • repellents DIY: rubbing the body with mint and basil or essence of jasmine or mix ½ drops of essential oil in a tablespoon of sweet almond oil, or you can create a spray with a spray bottle filled with water and a few drops of essential oil or a cold infusion of lemon balm;
  • mosquito: I would say that are indispensable;
  • lemon: in stoves instead put the pads, put the lemon peel;
  • onion: onion repels mosquitoes in the room;
  •  incense: neem and citronella.

Trap catches mosquitoes DIY

needed:

    1 g of yeast
    4 tablespoons sugar
    200 ml of water
    bottle of 2 liter plastic
    black cardboard
    Black insulating tape

Method:

    Boil the water and add the sugar.
    Halve the bottle and insert the upper part in that below (by way of funnel) fix the two parts with the duct tape.
    Coat the outside with black cardboard.
    Pour hot water with sugar and baking powder into the bottle which shall not be mixed.
    Place the bottle in a dark and humid place.

When the bottle is filled with mosquitoes just empty it and redo the trap.
Tips to ward off mosquitoes

    choose LED lamps, possibly yellow;
    put a copper coin in the backwater areas;
    repairing the rips of mosquito nets;
    do not use coils, plates and insecticides are harmful to humans, animals and pollute the environment;
    limit the consumption of red meat, raises body temperature and contains putrescine that oozes from the skin by attracting mosquitoes.

And you, who are using the method to eliminate the mosquitoes naturally?

How to remove mold from walls


Mycelium. Let's find out the causes of mold on the walls and what to do to eliminate mold permanently and naturally.
Mold: causes and interventions

When it has to do with mold must firstly identify the cause; is more common in closed environments and subject to moisture, little sunny or infiltration of water or where there is moisture or poor ventilation. In the long run due to flaking plaster.

Here are two common cases:

How to remove mold from walls? And 'most tenacious insects, is a relentless enemy. It is not so difficult to eliminate, unfortunately it is very hard not to make it reappear. But what is mold? Why appears on the walls? The mold is nothing but a fungus that reproduces by spores and covers the walls or foods with spongy
  •  wall with water infiltration, mold will reform the problem is structural, it is advisable to consult an expert;
  •  wall without moisture, you must ventilate more easily remedied the room and avoid condensation.
Namely, where the mold is formed?

Walls, ceiling, shower curtains, cabinets, tile and fixtures.

The two causes identified are:

  •  Poor thermal insulation of walls: walls, beams and columns facing outwards and not perfectly insulated (thermal bridges);
  •  Poor heating habits and ventilation of the house: poor air exchange, damp laundry left to dry inside the house, excess water in plants, failure to positioning of hoods or fans in the kitchen

Other common causes are:

  •     infiltration of water from the ground or from the ceiling
  •     leaks from pipes
  •     condensation

It is necessary first and foremost to structure the intervention:

  •     cleaning and removal;
  •     pipe control;
  •     controlling water infiltration;
  •     assessment of structural damage;
  •     Prevention in preserving the air from future infestations.

As we will see there are several natural remedies to eliminate the mold but after they have been applied, in case of structural damage consult an expert.

And 'possible to predict expected may appear mold?

To identify wetlands or infiltration just look at the material:

  •     chalk swells;
  •     discolor the paint or falls in flakes;
  •     the plaster swells and falls;
  •     the metal is corroded;
  •     the wood is separated and rots;
  •     on waterproof materials bubbles form.

Mold: health consequences

Because the mold should be removed? It 's very dangerous for the respiratory system: the spores grow hypha that can be inhaled and cause breathing problems as well as allergy, also the spores release toxins.

Symptoms of respiratory allergy caused by mold:

    cold
    conjunctivitis
    cough
    stuffy nose
    difficulty in breathing
    asthma
    rhinitis
    inflammation of the respiratory system
    migraine
    pneumonia
    nausea
    skin rash and dermatitis
    muscle and joint pain
    anxiety, depression
    mood swings
    difficulty concentrating

Which is why the mold should never be underestimated.
Who are the people who can most easily suffer the consequences?

    children
    People with asthma
    Senior citizens
    People with immune problems
    patients who have recently undergone transplants
    People with allergies

Caution: The mold can be carcinogenic, especially the Stachybotrys chartarum characterized by green and black spots. The most dangerous mycotoxins are aflatoxins and ochratoxin, in particular the second is carcinogenic and is that which occurs more easily in the food.
How to remove mold from walls: Natural Remedies

Start with the idea that the mold is tough and that if there is a problem between the aforementioned cases, not resolved it will reform and also faster. Therefore measured a good way to clean it and then do an expert intervene in case the damage is structural. If it's a matter of bad habits need to be addressed: do get light and air in the rooms, place dehumidifiers or fans.
Here is what are the most effective natural remedies to remove mold:

  • Bleach: in my opinion is the best remedy and the only really effective, however, wipe it with gloves and mask window open. How to remove mold from the walls with bleach? Just spray the bleach on the stain and rub with a clean cloth. This intervention is very effective on the white walls, to avoid the colored walls as the cleaned parts could take a lighter shade .;
  •  hydrogen peroxide: it only takes 2 tablespoons in a pint of water to which you can add salt or baking soda and maybe 5 drops of tea tree oil which kills the bacteria. Spray on the mold (gloves, mask, open window) and wipe with a clean cloth. With this remedy it takes a lot of elbow grease but is really sanitizing;
  •  Alcohol: 100 ml of alcohol for food use or pink alcohol and 10 drops of lavender or tea tree oil. Interesting remedy for removing mold at time of infestation, the most suitable to smooth surfaces, such as fixtures and tile.
  •  Vinegar: it takes 100 ml of white mixed with salt, 20 drops of tea tree oil vinegar to have a good remedy mold, even though I have to say this from experience is more effective on tiles and fixtures.
  •  Baking soda 1 tablespoon of detergent for dishes, 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 10 drops of lavender essential oil. Suitable for mold does not tenacious and easily accessible surfaces.
  •  Grapefruit: half a liter of distilled water, 10 drops of tea tree and 1 tablespoon of the extract of grapefruit seed. Pour into a spray bottle, shake, spray, let it work, rub (gloves, mask, open windows, I never tire of repeating it because breathing mold is harmful).
  • Lemon oil: half a liter of distilled water, 100 ml of white vinegar, 10 drops of tea tree and 5 drops of lemon essential oil. Ideal against critical mold.
  • Apple vinegar: 200 ml of distilled water, 200 ml of apple vinegar, 10 drops of lemon essential oil and cinnamon. Spray and wipe. Ineffective against the tough mold.

How to eliminate mold: do's and do's and don't s

  •     do not dry clothes in the house, better to take a tumble dryer;
  •     avoiding the plants in the house;
  •     keep burning hood and fan when cooking and close the inner doors of the house;
  •     painted the walls with lime paints, and special anti-mold paint;
  •     keep turned on a fan when you are in the bathroom to drain the condensate;
  •     let in sunlight and air in the house;
  •     place small bowls of salt and baking soda in the rooms and dehumidifiers over furniture;
  •     Acting now since the first appearance of small spots.

And you, what method to eliminate the mold used and what you think the most effective?