How to Get Rid of Mosquitos
12 Ways to Keep Mosquitos at Bay
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Mothers often know best, so it's no wonder they can dish out tips for a surprising treatment to cure mosquito bites, like the humble Vicks VapoRub (£4). The menthol, camphor, and thymol can stop the itching by creating a cooling sensation. The anti-inflammatory, redness-reducing properties of nutmeg oil can flatten the bites. The cedarleaf oil acts as a repellent.