Get rid of mosquitoes simplest & effective way.

 by jignesh shah
this is perhaps simplest way to get rid of mosquitoes .
Item required:
1. camphor. 50 grams .(as shown in photo)
It should last for a month or more.

take any small bowl , put one camphor tablet in it. fill it with water . 
normal water will do.
put an any corner of your room.
you can see immediate effect .if there were any mosquitoes they will go away.

to make more effective,crush camphor slightly.
if room is big, use two bowls with same process.
you can change water after 2 days. use old water it to wipe floor .

I hope this project reaches poor people in asia and africa.

If you don't get in small sizes, try breaking it in capsule size to avoid wastage .

HarveyH44 says: Sep 4, 2011. 5:02 AM
I have camphor trees, but they don't seem to do much outside, still have mosquito. Would leaves or branch work indoors, instead of pills?
jignesh shah (author) in reply to HarveyH44Sep 4, 2011. 6:56 PM
leaves should help. I think the main component is smell.it should smell to draw mosquitoes & flies away.
zazenergy says: Sep 6, 2011. 1:13 PM
Looks good! I've always stuck with citronella, but this is a nice alternative.
jignesh shah (author) in reply to zazenergySep 6, 2011. 8:02 PM
ya, go on ,
try it and spread the word.
manutea says: Nov 21, 2012. 4:10 PM
This trick worked for me; no more !¤#~|`^¨ mosquitoes in da house!!
thank you very much for sharing this !!
jignesh shah (author) in reply to manuteaNov 27, 2012. 7:49 AM
welcome and please spread word so as maximum people can be benifitted from it.
rimar2000 says: Sep 4, 2011. 9:15 AM
I will try this next summer. I am in southern hemisphere.
xrobwx in reply to rimar2000Aug 15, 2012. 7:21 AM
Yeah, I am in Florida (The Panhandle) and we have them the size of small RC helicopters hahah. Thanks for the info!
rimar2000 in reply to xrobwxAug 16, 2012. 5:41 AM
In recent years the mosquitoes here are much smaller, and more aggressive. Sometimes I hurt ankles from scratching, and I have to apply myself white vinegar in quantity to relieve itching.
bmr54 says: Jul 6, 2012. 8:53 PM
yea if your really sick and tired of Black fly's, Mosquitoes, and any thing else that like to take you blood all you need to do is take 2 odorless garlic capsules once a day and those pesky little bitters won't bother you at all
9w2xyz says: Apr 5, 2012. 12:54 AM
In the tropical jungle, we frequently find ourselves in camping group. Since this kind of smorgasbord is exactly what mozzies look for, the best thing you can hope for is to make yourself a less attractive target.

1. INgest lots of garlic. Raw. 5 cloves a day a week before is potent.
2. Take frequent showers.
3. Stay off any scents. This includes shower gels cologne after shave and the like.
4. Wear light coloured clothing.
5. Have a little citronella on you, or a ciggie.
6. Sit beside a person who does not observe hints 1,2,3,4 and 5.

It never fails.
9w2xyz says: Apr 5, 2012. 12:50 AM
zazenergy : Citronella works better than camphor. I use both. Bear in mind, camphor and kids can not mix. And it burns quite nicely.........
maruawe says: Sep 12, 2011. 8:01 AM
I do not believe that I would use this camphor in an enclosed places. I'm checking but I believe that this could be allergenic to some people,Especially if the have lung problems..

I am checking the toxicity of this vapor :
It can also be synthetically produced from oil of turpentine. It is used for its scent, as an ingredient in cooking (mainly in India), as an embalming fluid, for medicinal purposes, and in religious ceremonies. A major source of camphor in Asia is camphor basil.
jignesh shah (author) in reply to maruaweSep 16, 2011. 6:50 AM
i have instructed to dilute in water. so no direct contact. it should not have ill effect on your health.
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