How to Use Mint As an Insect Repellent

Grow a pot of mint leaves to screen the large openings. A pot of fresh mint plant will also reduce the risk of many pests entering your beautiful home. Did you know a live mint plant can also prevent rats from entering your house? Possible spots include an area with lot of open windows with vegetation growing on the outer side. Don’t forget to put it at a place with plenty of sunlight!

Design and place a mint sachet to shield the areas that are hard to reach. Fill an empty sachet with a spoonful of dried mint leaves. You can either hang the sachet on the ceiling to prevent insects from flying in or place it near the small corners. This will be an effective method to prevent cockroaches and ants from entering the house.

Create your own customized minty fresh insect repellent spray. By mixing the rubbing alcohol to the mint oil at a ratio of five to one, you can successfully guard yourself and your lovely pets from biting insects. Don't forget to shake before use! Crushing the mint leaves and applying the oil directly to the clothes and to the animal fur will also bring effective results against mosquito bites. Check out the tip section below for a detailed description on making an insect repellent with dried mint leaves.

Use dry mint leaves in your grain storage. This prevents insect attacks.

Chew mint leaves. One in the mouth after eating will prevent mosquitoes and ants while you sleep outside.

Make an insect repellent spray with the dried mint leaves. Boil a half cup of water with a spoonful of the dried mint leaves. Adding other herbs such as Lavender will strengthen the repellent. Cool it down for couple of hours. After straining the mint leaves, add the mint liquid to the spray bottle. Add about a half cup of rubbing alcohol to the spray bottle. Shake well and it is ready to use!