So here's the thing—I absolutely hate mosquito bites. I don't know about you, but every time I step outside in summer, I feel like I'm a buffet for these little bloodsuckers 😅.

Recently, I came across a tip online that said the scent of lemon can help keep mosquitoes away. I thought, “Really? That simple?" Naturally, I had to try it out myself!

Why Lemon Though?

Lemons smell amazing, right? That fresh, zesty citrus scent just screams “clean" and “happy." But to mosquitoes? Apparently, it's a big NOPE. Citrus oils like lemon and citronella are known to have natural repellent properties, meaning bugs don't like the smell. Especially mosquitoes—they seem to hate strong, citrusy or herbal scents.

What I Tried 🍋

One evening, instead of reaching for chemical sprays, I decided to make a little DIY mosquito defense setup. I sliced up a fresh lemon, poked a few cloves into the slices (heard this makes it even stronger), and placed them on a small plate in my room. I also rubbed a bit of lemon peel on my wrists and ankles just to see if it worked better that way.

Did It Work?

Surprisingly... yes, kind of! While it didn't magically wipe out every mosquito, I definitely noticed fewer buzzing near me. Plus, my room smelled super fresh! ✨ I've been using this trick alongside keeping windows closed and turning on the fan (mosquitoes hate strong air flow too!).

What You Can Try

• Slice up a lemon and leave it near your bed or on the table.

• Add cloves for an extra kick (they don't like that scent either).

• Rub a bit of lemon peel on your skin—but test first to avoid irritation.

• Try lemon essential oil in a diffuser or spray bottle mixed with water.

A Friendly Heads Up

Just a reminder: this is a natural helper, not a 100% guarantee. If you're going camping or heading somewhere with lots of bugs, you might still want some backup (like mosquito nets or stronger repellents).

What About You?

Have you ever used lemon—or any natural scent—to keep bugs away? I'd love to hear your tricks! Drop them in the comments, and let's build our own anti-mosquito playbook 🧡🦟