3 Ingredient DIY Mosquito Repellent
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- In this latest video you will see how simple it is to make a cost effective, natural mosquito repellant (an original Paul Harvey recipe) that lasts all summer long...I had the goods on hand to do a triple recipe, but for an average city property, a single recipe will be perfect for a mosquito free summer at your home. Please comment any questions and thanks for watching, aliveafter55!!
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NOT A JOKE! We have crazy nasty mosquitoes in Phoenix right now. I made this yesterday using the mist sprayer from Harbor Freight, and sprayed my entire large patio, driveway, and front walk. I then got a bit cocky and went out last night on the patio shirtless, scared out of my mind, but nothing happened. I stayed on the patio near the house at the dining table, and thoroughly enjoyed myself mosquito-free. GAME CHANGER! Thanks Paul Harvey! "PAGE TWO..."
Awesome! A bit unconventional the way you did it but it worked and i love it! Yes, thank u Paul Harvey is right!!
I'm in Tucson and yeah it's been pretty damn ridiculous. Any updates if it's still working?
??Does this work for mosquitoes?
@@marywalsh6756 I'm not sure if works for mosquitoes, but it definitely works for velociraptors. Haven't seen a single one since I sprayed my yard this morning 😎👌
@@marywalsh6756 , 😂
I started out doing this but I drank the beer and forgot about the mosquitoes, the mouth wash came in handy.
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LMAO!
This is too funny!!!
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OMG! It worked! My front porch and patio has been terrible for months now. I've been trying all kinds of things including coils, thermacells, multiple insecticides, citronella torches, lotions, bug zapper light and was still being eaten alive. I saw this video and had everything already on hand. Used Miller High Life beer, Sam's Club Epsom salt(so cheap there... $9.98 for 14lbs) and Colgate mint mouthwash(same blue color as what he used). I've been sitting out here for an hour after hosing down my porch and patio area and their perimeter and I haven't seen one single mosquito. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for sharing! LOVE IT! I'm in the Tampa Bay Florida area. I hope it lasts!
That's AWESOME!! Thanks for sharing this. I think it's time i make another batch!!
@@aliveafter5589 thank you. ow long does a batch last? Would you recommend storing the left overs for future applications? How often do you recommend applying, please?
@@markscaplenjr I get 2 applications from a batch i make for my yard and I store for a couple months in a dark colored container and it works fine. It doesn't work well from 1 year to the next tho
@@aliveafter5589 excellent, thank you for the feedback!
@aliveafter5589 what do you mean by from 2 yr to the next? Please explain
Hey Paul. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I moved into my new property a home that I built. Little did I know that I have a pond beside me. Last summer, we couldn’t bear sitting on the lanai. This year. I waged a war on mosquitoes. In April 2024 I saw a video online where a gentleman was showing how he killed millions of mosquitoes. I basically bought four black pails. Then went online on Amazon and bought the mosquito dunks. I placed all four pails on the perimeter of the property. I then purchased mosquito barrier and I have sprayed three times. The mosquito dunks in the pales is basically killing the ecosystem of the mosquitoes. It’s like neutering, a dog and cat. We have had over a dozen barbeques in our backyard by the poolside. And all I hear is where are the mosquitoes. Something you may want to try. I am going to go and purchase your items tomorrow and I will get back to you on my report, as the mosquito barrier that I purchase is very expensive. But it does work.
I tried this today and it does seem to work! I sprayed every screen and the perimeter of the house and patio and am amazed with the results. Thank you so much for this. I got bit badly yesterday but so far I haven’t seen or heard one mosquito. I appreciate you posting this.
Nice job, i just confess I haven't made it this year and getting bitten like crazy. Guess what I'm doing tomorrow!!
@@aliveafter5589 I just want to update. It’s been two weeks and we’ve had heavy drizzle and light rain, and still I have not seen another mosquito near the house. I can’t believe this works but it does.
how long does last ?
@@ahmedzs74 , i usually do my yard 2x in a summer, every 6 to 8 weeks as needed
I just did this and it worked immediately! No joke. I was a sceptic! Now I'm a believer!!
Thanks Karen, it's been a life saver for years for me!! Glad it worked so well!
@@aliveafter5589 how many times you spray on garden?
@@imnelfromtechpocket5770 thanks for your question. This is not a spray for on your garden... I spray around the perimeter of my garden. 2x a growing season which in Tennessee is about 6 to 7 mos.
Oh, that you would believe in Jesus so passionately!😊
thanks so much for the recipe, definitely going to try this! its so strange, I haven't been bitten by mosquitos for years but now that I moved all of a sudden they're chowing down on me! and I do so love my gardening, but its really miserable being covered in mozzie bites, and nothing seems to work to relieve the itches
I'm definitely going to try this. If I can keep my brothers from drinking the beers. They would say, " that's alcohol abuse". Well if it gets rid of the mosquito I will do it.
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For shiny hair, rinse your hair out in it. Also makes the best biscuits. Soak your feet in it, softens callusses. Shines up the bling too, while you're sitting at the bar. Marinates a good steak too.
I pour beer on anything I’m grilling, chicken, burgers etc... it hydrates the meat and adds flavour
I live out in the country in Texas. Nuff said! I'll try this. Thanks.
I tried this recipe, and I was amazed that it worked so well 😅 Me & my family appreciate it!
Thanks for sharing!!
I just sprayed the whole backyard. Mosquito is crazy out there. I noticed right away it chased them out. Thank you!!
Does it wreck the grass
I have made the Paul Harvey recipe for years and it does work. I absolutely love it.
Can you share Mr. Harvey's recipe with us ?
@@Bear-Ur2ez Paul Harvey's Mosquito Spray
Ingredients
3 can(s) cheap flat beer, open the cans the day before mixing
3 c Epsom salts
1 large bottle of blue mouthwash
Gather ingredients and 1 gallon sprayer. Mix ingredients in the sprayer.
Spray on bushes, deck, porch, patio, grass....any where you want to sit outside, around the fire pit, camping, kids playground.
Thank you, I will gather the ingredients . So if I open the beer Monday evening. I should be able to put it all together come Wednesday ? I have always had a bad reaction to mosquito bit , especially during my military duty in the early 70's . But i find the older i get the worse they effect me . And I still enjoy working on building projects outside. So thank you very much .
Gonna try it.
@@justmehere7738 Sounds familiar!
I live in SW Florida, on a river and the mosquitoes are brutal right now!!!! Can’t wait to try this. Thanks!!
That will be a test for sure!! Once you make it, apply when sun is up and mosquitoes are in their dark places. You are creating a barrier to keep them out, so you don't want to apply the perimeter, when they are buzzing like crazy. Hope that makes sense. Definitely will be a test, Jenny!! Thanks for giving it a shot!! 😎
@JennyB did it work?
I can feel you 😂😂😂
I live in SWFL too!! I'm interested if it worked for you!! 😄
Well.....!?
WOW. I did the mix. I sprayed around the house, walls, carpet, doors entrances, garage, patio, bathroom etc. The mosquitoes started getting less and less, and by my surprise we always have lots of flies every year, and now they are not here. I was wondering this repellent worked then? I think it did. Thanks for sharing your marvelous repellent
@@socorrohernandez8743 thanks for sharing!!
lol I think it’s an outdoor mix why spray your carpet and walls with beer 😂bless your heart
@@socorrohernandez8743 it is an outdoor spray, meant for your yard but if it really did work inside for you, amazing, I just don't recommend it. Glad it worked for you though!!
I thought this was a prank video at first lol. Glad to hear that it’s effective. I’m going to try it and update after.
Thank you.
Did it work??
did you update somewhere else?
@@bnelms22I ended up using cutter. It’s easier, cheaper and works like a charm ;)
Didya try it?
@@Isaac-YLYL no, I bought mosquito control cutter lol
As an aside, certain animals, like mice, rats, moles, raccoons, opossums, and snakes are repelled by mint as well.
Where and how do you repell the snakes and mice ?
this works very well i used this ingredients and if lasted a long time I put my solution in a hose end sprayer and spray my lawn and trees and shrubs
Glad to hear that!!
Thanks hope this helps and How long can you store the liquid? Should it be stored in a fridge
My thoughts too… wonder if any ingredients hurt the grass? Set sprayer too?
@@gmaw23beauties37 grass is always fine in the decades I've used this
Recipe:
16oz Mint Mouthwash
3 - Cups Epsom Salt
3 - 12oz Stale Beers(left out for a day.)
Thank you!!!
@@ohellosunshine7 yep, didnt work for me though.
Ratios are good so you can make smaller or bigger:
a) Mint mouthwash 16 ounces (455 grams) (1/2 Mason Jar)
b) Epsom salts - 3 cups (cup is 8 ounces = 24 ounces (700 grams)
c) Flat beers - 36 ounces of stale beer (= 1 liter/1000 grams)
Place in sprayer
RATIO (approx):
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
If I am correct
@@Spyhook thanks for explaining the cup size and the ratio.
@@TheBluceReedidn't work for me either.
I live in Arkansas where the mosquitoes are bad & we also have a pool they run us in the house as soon as it starts to get dark I will be purchasing all the stuff today so my husband can put it down for tomorrow I hope it works!!!
Tina, be sure to spray a perimeter around your pool, around a patio, around the deck, wherever you sit. I have a friend in AR that made it last year and was very pleased!!
I made this last year and it worked. Came back for the recipe to make it again this year.
London, UK here. Very unique recipe! I will definitely try this one. Thanks for the great video.
Thanks for your comment, my friend. I can't take credit for it but have used it off and on for years, now in my third location in TN. Hope it works for you too!!
I know you are in the UK and im sure mosquitos are pesty there too. I grew up in the West Coast of Africa and would have loved this repellant back than!
@trains and trams give it a shot there, would love to hear your results. I was just in Chicago where i lived for 30+ years and the mosquitoes were horrible and they've had a dry summer. We've had a wet summer here in TN and I have thoroughly enjoyed going out and not being eaten alive. Very rare mosquito bite compared to last year when we moved here!
Oh just one adjustment for London, you have to mix it in the opposite direction!!! LOL
Chocolate covered strawberries + book + sunset.
All thanks to this recipe, miracles!
You mean you can go outside??? Awesome!! Where do you live??
Can you store any leftover mix for future sprayings after a rain storm? This is one way to get rid of any Bud Light beer you are stuck with lol.
Love your thoughts on beer!! Yes, I do a double batch that i use about 6 weeks apart and just store the other half for the rest of skeeter season!
Awesome thank you my friend and have a blessed day
@@eddieedentertainment131 you do the same!
Just had my wife send me this recipe to try. Mixed the hell out of it and used a 1.5gal sprayer. They scattered like hell when I sprayed into the cracks under my front porch. It’s not too bad . I didn’t use stale beer. I wonder what is the difference?
The epson salt dissolves better in stale beer. If it works anyway, great!!
Not 100% sure but i believe the Epson salt dissolves easier? I usually pour the cans in my mixing bowl and let them sit a day.
I appreciate you sharing this video.
THIS DOES WORK!! I live in Texas and I put this stuff all around my pool. I haven’t had a problem since.
Thank you for making this video!
Im in my garden right now next to 4 acres of woods having had about 10 inches of rain in the last 4 or 5 days here in TN.... No bites. Thanks for sharing, Texas!
I've been doing it for the past couple years and it lasts most of the summer as well, long as you do it before any sign of rain and get everything misted
Does it repel gnats??????
This stuff works🙌🏻🙌🏻 I keep a pump sprayer full all the time🤩🤩
That's great!!
Fantastic idea👌. Gonna try it asap. Thanks for sharing.
Going out tomorrow to get the goods. Not sure what’s happening here in MN but in all my 30 years I’ve never seen an infestation of mosquitoes. My entire house is covered with baby mosquitos, I can see hundreds flying around. I literally got attacked waking to my garage. I have to say, I’m a little frightened….. so, anxious to try this out tomorrow!!!!
Sorry for the delay in responding... Let me know how it works for you. It really has worked well for alot of us!!
Did it work?
I can’t wait to do this tomorrow we are having a party next week and the mosquitoes here in Southern California have been a nightmare this year they are a little hard to see ankle biters…
Let me know how it goes. Good idea to do now, before the party date, and go outside in the party area and see how it worked!!
I was hoping you weren’t going to say spray it on the skin. I’m going to try this recipe. Thanks bro.
Your are more than welcome!!
Can you use this as a spray for people? I can't see why not..let us know
The beer has alcohol in it. The mouthwash has mint and alcohol in it. Mint repels a lot of bugs and alcohol will kill mosquitoes if sprayed on them. What I don't get is the Epsom salt, what does that do? The only thing I can figure is it absorbs the mint so it might last longer. Thoughts on the Epsom salt???
Sounds logical to me... Salt is a preservative!
This is interesting. I wonder how it works, i know mosquitos and flies don't like mint and will leave the area. But I don't understand the interaction of the beer and the Epsom Salts (magnesium sulfate)
@@rumbleinthebumble8180 me either, just know it works as I've been using since the 90's
@@aliveafter5589 - 👍
I know this is a old video but i have so much question
1. Is measurements important since i can find a small among from where i live
2. Does any alcohol could replace beer
3. Can it be use indoor and or people/cloth
4. Epsom salt is hard to fine in my nearby place could it be replace by other salt
I would really appreciate if you answer this thank you 🙏🙏
Thank you very much for the recipe. If l doesn't use all the liquid at once, how long can l keep it? How long will it keep the mosquitoes away?
@@gertrudbrigitta I make this 1 batch every spring and it lasts the summer. I apply 2x a season, generally. About 6 to 8 weeks apart. The liquid does not weather the winter months as well so I try to use it up every year, tho if i have some left in the spring,I always use it anyway. Hope that makes sense!
A couple of drops of dish soap holds them in the water when they land.. it helps
thanks for sharing....is there explanation why it works?
I’m going to try this tomorrow. This is our first spring here on this property in Montana and I’m getting bit constantly even through long sleeve shirts. I can’t even sit outside. I may use my backpack sprayer. I’m ready for battle!
You got this Joyce!!
VERY IMPORTANT: substitute one non alcohol beer for one of the real beers. The Epsom salt will not dissolve in alcohol so mix the Epsom salt with the flat non alcohol beer before adding it to mint mouthwash and real beers. I just used NA beer cause that's what was on hand.
Thanks for the info
I had popped the tabs on the (regular) beer and had it sitting in cans inside the jug I'd be mixing it in. It was about a week before I had the opportunity to get back to it, so I wonder if in that time the alcohol dissipated? Anyway, I had a very easy time mixing the Epsom salt into just the beer alone, then added in the mouthwash. Wanted to put that out there for anyone who had regular beer around in case they didn't want to make a special purchase of the nonalcoholic type. Did not get bit once as I sprayed my whole yard (small but a lots o' mosquito property) so I'm hopeful this is a success.
It's not enough alcohol to make a difference
I bought NA beer. But do I have to add one with alcohol? And if so, why not all without?
Vitamix fixes that issue
Can you substitute the beer with something else? I have Celiac Disease and can't use beer?
Warm the mouth wash up a little. Just warm as to not damage the mouth wash properties and the Epson salt will dissolve better and faster.
Great point!!
Or warm the bear slightly?
Do not warm bears up. It makes them angry and they attack. If you mistakenly do this, give them the beer you would have used for the recipe (to calm them) and go get yourself another supply. @@TheUniverseWorksForUsBeings
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Will this harm bees at all I’m a bee keeper and I have three hives in my yard
I cried of laughter reading all these comments, it made my day! Hope it works for everyone!
Well I read your comment too late. Please laugh as hard as you can, because this is a joke! Doesn't work atleast in FL.
@@deadbydown787 Did you spray in daylight when they are apparently hiding.
Just found this video, I plan on going to buy the ingredients tomorrow and try this. My yard is full of mosquitoes from all the shrubs and trees we have. I tried going to the garden to get something and i had to run back inside and spray myself with bugspray. Went back outside and that didn't really help 🤦🏿♀️🤦🏿♀️. Now i am here looking for a solution.
@@millennialminoritymoney783 keep me posted
😂🤙🏼 im still thinking about the beer comment....🤣
Can we use other than epsom salts because it's hard to find in the area (of Greece) we're living??
This actually works. Absurdly well.
I'm enjoying my summer weather here in TN thanks to this repellant that lasts for months!!
I'm going to try this in Vermont! But it keeps raining!
Thank you, I will try.
Im going to cutter the yard... spray the perimeter with this... then keep spraying the perimeter when I mow. Gonna see if it works.
Let me know. Where do you live? In the south?
@@aliveafter5589 South East Texas near LA Texas Border.
@@aliveafter5589 I had mosquitos so bad today, when I went to spray I hit some bushes and just got huge dark clouds of them attacking me. I had to go inside to get some relief for a minute. I've never seen them so bad.
@@TheBluceRee , let me know how it works for you. It's worked for years for me!!
@@aliveafter5589 Didn't do shit for me...
I put it right on my body. Heals and protects. I just use less salt.
@@chrisray4543 😲
Thank you. I'm definitely going to try this
I need to make another batch, the mosquitoes are coming out in full force now!! Let me know how it works for you!!
Can you use this in a fogger too? Thanks!
Going to try this. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing. Mosquitos are terrible this year. I can't even enjoy my backyard. I'm trying this this weekend.
Go for it... I believe you will be glad you did.
Oh my! Same here.
Love our backyard but not the eating alive mosquitoes 😭
Will this mosquito brew stain pressure treated wood? I'm just wondering if I should spray on the grass surrounding our deck or on the deck edges. I am definitely going to give this a try in addition to using mosquito dunks to help curb their breeding. I may try spraying the perimeter of our back yard with this concoction but our yard fairly large at 80 ft wide by 100 ft deep. We back up to a forest and the mosquitos are so bad this year (even in the afternoon), that it is tough to be outside at all. Spraying ourselves with OFF insect repellant helps but it simply doesn't last very long.
Funny thing is that I live in Jamaica where is warm all year round. Also my province is one big swamp so to speak. So mosquitoes no stop bite out me rass (Jamaican explicit). Gonna try this but with alternative mint oil, vodka, and Epsom salt.
Let me know if that works... I've only used beer that's left open for a half day or so. Curious if the vodka and mint work. I know mint is a good detractor but never tried those. Good luck.
Just so you know, I read your comment with a Jamaican accent. Just keeping it real here. BTW, did it work for you?
Thanks for this great video. Is this spray suitable for indoor? I wonder if the beer will make funny smell and stain on furniture, etc..
Thanks Lillian. This is only for outdoors and the spray " builds" an invisible wall that protects you on the inside
How often you got to spray it
Thanks for the video. You are a very polite person.
Thanks Maria, I just treat people the way i want to be treated. Our world could certainly use a little more kindness and respect... Even when you have a different point of view!
@@aliveafter5589 How long does an application last?
@@womenblooming , i do it as needed. I've done it twice this summer. Once around April? And then around end of June? You do it as needed. We've had a ton of rain and I've noticed a few more skeeters but NOTHING like last year when we purchased property at this time. Couldn't even go outside!😜
@@aliveafter5589 Thank you! I will try this at the week end.
@aliveafter5589 I noticed you are using the Golden Rule and know the world is crazy, so are you a born again Christian? I am for 18 years down in N. Atlanta, and I don't drink either. My channel has been trying to wake up Christians and unbelievers to the end times and the rapture since 2017, and I really don't believe there will be mosquitoes in heaven. Blessings.
Greetings from crazy cali.. the biting flies are back, here in the sf valley...
Greetings my friend!! We are in TN and if you can find something to keep ticks, chiggers, flies away, i love to share info. Thanks for joining in here!
Yesss they do and attack my baby -_ -
@@aliveafter5589 essential oils like lavender, tee tree, citronella and thyme are good repellents.. for a simple chigger repellent we can mix 2tsp of witch hazel and 5 drops of essential oils with 4Tbls of water and apply it directly to our skin, growing our own peppermint spearmint sweet mint tee tree citronella lavender basil.. the leaves of mint and parsley can be crushed and rubbed on our skin which repels chiggers, flies, gnats, mosquitos and ticks... 🙂
@@candy_apple8931 awe 😔 ..look at my comment above hopefully that will be sufficient to provide some relief and protection for you and your baby 🙏🏼
If the mosquitos are already inside the perimeter, won't they now be trapped inside with you?😮
Great question, I thought the same thing too. So spray in mid morning or mid afternoon when they are not active. Also, the life expectancy of the mosquito is not long... If they get trapped, they will die off soon.
When you say "stale beer," would beer that's been sitting open for a few hours work? How stale does it need to be? I don't drink it, so I'm trying to figure out, after I buy it, how long it needs to sit before I can use it??
Thanks hope this helps and How long can you store the liquid? Should it be stored in a fridge
what's the science behind this? Also how often do you apply this on the perimeter?
I want to know the science behind it. Let me know if you get to know
Hello. How often do I have to spray? And something else,I will spray it to my back patio of my house where I sit the nights relaxing. Is 40sqm. Will I have any problems with the smell?? Thanx in advance.
You think this would work for yellow flies or other biting insects?
I have been using for years and not seen it work that say... The perimeter masks the smell of human blood, that's why it keeps mosquitoes away
@@aliveafter5589 ok thanks
Can I skip the beer and just use mouth wash and epsom salt?
This worked really good but it only lasted 3 days , had to spray more solution again it didn't go for the 3 months .have to get more beer to make more of it .
Great i go to the tropics every yr. How about the body face ears.
Okay. I had mosquitoes EVERYWHERE. Even in broad daylight. Under the deck, above the deck, the porch. The garage. I couldn’t go anywhere without swatting. It was literally hindering my productivity and I was covered in bites. I sprayed the entire perimeter of the house yesterday, under the gutter, and under the deck and porch and inside the garage etc. I spent ALL day outside yesterday and only saw 5 mosquitoes the entire day. They’re virtually gone. And it even rained yesterday three times! Usually that makes it worse. They’re gone!! Side note I found mint Epsom salts, I know mint is a pest deterrent so I went with that. I just wonder how the beer fits in to this, what about it makes it work? 🤔
Stickiness I think
Beer has yeast in it, mosquitoes can’t digest Yeast
After mixed what does it smell like?
I just read on other thread...beer makes carbon dioxide...which mosquitos love...👍
they eat beer, then salt in it kills them.. you can also mix 1 teaspoon plain salt, a dash of dry yeast, 4 tablespoons of sugar in 2 cups of warm watter.. put it in a bottle.. make some holes in it.. once it starts fermenting mosquitoes come to drink it.. and then salt kills them when they fly off..
Hi… sorry i know it’s an old video, but was wondering… i heard some say borax is a far better substitute for epsom salt in this mixture, since it’s a stronger bug killer… will this work with borax instead..?
From Dubai with ❤
Great question. I've never done it my friend, and i actually just got back from buying more ingredients to make a new batch. So i cannot personally speak for borax, may be someone following has tried it and knows the answer. Appreciate the follow my friend!
@@aliveafter5589 thank you very much my brother..
God bless you
Hi, I am living in the tropics. Getting Epsom salt is not easy, so I ordered it from USA anyway for my garden and bodycare (really expensive because of the extra delivery). The mouthwash costs about 7 dollar here. A can of beer costs like 50 cents, so this is the only cheap one. I think, you can replace the mouthwash by a solution with peppermint essential oil or even selfmade mint in alcohol, because it is the mint that is important. What I really don´t get, is the meaning of the beer. Beer attracs bugs. If I leave an half empty bottle over night, I always find it full of flies and bugs in the morning. So I really try to find out if I could replace the beer with water and alcohol and replace the mouthwasch with a mint-alc solution (like I use for my body against moscitos.) Also inside use with that sticky mouthwasch and beer would not be recomendable. :D Has anyone tried to modificate this reciept?
Thanks for your question. I grew up in Liberia, West Africa on the equator and the humidity and bugs were horrible when you got away from the ocean and salt breeze. The epson salt is probably very important. I personally did not originate this recipe, Paul Harvey did to my best knowledge unless someone here can find otherwise. I've used ovee a decade and it works great for me. Never modified it. I live in rural Tennessee and the humidity is bad here but the bugs are worse, as i often have told my wife. Maybe some of our viewers followers habe modified? Good luck and sorry about the cost, our world has gone mad everything is expensive now!!
Beer 50 cents? Im moving to where you are..What area? Lol
If I use dish soap instead of mouthwash, will this work??
Does the beer need to be alcoholic or can I use non alcoholic. I have a 6 pack non alcholic in the pantry
@@fredgarza4228 great question, needs to be alcoholic because of the chemical reaction created with the other ingredients
Hey! Thanks for the video. Sincere question here: What is the rationale of using the different ingredients as the beer is a lure and the mouth wash is a repellant? Don't they have conflicting functions? Either it should be mouth wash only (repellant) or beer (lure) + epsom salt (to kill)? Thanks for your reply. Breg
Natural light cuz it's natural it's good for the environment
Does the mouthwash have to have alcohol in it?
Any idea how well this treatment works when irrigation sprinklers are used?
Not really but it lasts half the summer, even with rain, so I would just put the spray down with a perimeter thst isn't right on an area getting sprayed constantly.
Does it work inside the house and does it have an order
I’m allergic to peppermint 🫤
Gonna go have beer 🍺😋
Came here because I just tried the vanilla extract w/water in a spray bottle & a pinch of cinnamon so I would smell like a wonderful snack.
Well! They 🦟🦟🦟
I was just trying to mow my lawn here in SoCal. These mosquitoes are out all damn day! More in the morning and evening but geez!
Grenada has day-biters 🦟
I'm going to try this. So for three cups of epsons salts, and 16oz of mint mouthwash, you added 36oz of flat beer? is this correct??? So If I wanted to double it I could do 64oz of flat beer, six cups of espons salts, and 32oz of mint-correct? Thank you so much for helping us out. I pray that this works.
Yes Brad you got the recipe righ. , The hardest part is dissolving the Epsom salt. Use a wire wisk. I would start with a single recipe 1st. It goes a long way and if you end up not using the double batch this summer, it loses its efficacy next year after sitting around. It gets kind of sticky and hard to apply.
72 ounces of flat beer
is it ok for the plants ? I am making the solution but not sure if my plants will be affected?
Yes
@@aliveafter5589 thank you ! and how often do you spray?
@@marzhokhova every 2 or 3 months or when the mosquitoes get bad again
@@marzhokhova I apply every couple months as needed
@@aliveafter5589 that's great! for us it worked for two days only.
I like how u explain u r so kind man
Thanks for your kind words!
Thanks for sharing. Question: can it be sprayed on body
Yes!
How often do you have to spray for maintenance?
@@alishacole70 I spray as needed but usually comes out to 2 x a summer or every 6 to 8 weeks
Question will his stain anything?
I understand how the Epsom salts and the mint help get rid of the mosquitoes, how does the beer come into the picture?
@@markscaplenjr not sure Mark but it works. I don't even drink beer but i use it.
@@aliveafter5589 same here and, good deal. Can’t argue with good results!
Can you explain how the mint and epson salt work? What makes that mix special for this purpose?
@@uidx-bob great question, have no idea. Just know what it's done for me and thousands of others!
Trying this today. Ill let ya know. Thanks
Bdwillis, made me a new batch last week, sprayed a perimeter around my garden, morning and dusk I go out before and after work, not a single bite. Go to my friends in a neighboring town, got chewed alive! I hope it works too!!!👊
D you spray the plants, ground or just in the air???
Great question, Veronica. Just the perimeter around your plants, garden, patio where you will be, it keeps them away from that area.
I meant to do this last year, and did not. I left the beer in the garage, unrefrigerated, hot and then cold. Would you recommend that I still use it, and ferment it outside for a day, or buy some new beer and let it ferment outside for a day?
Thank you, sir.
Probably should be fine to use
Great info. I’m going to try.
Let me know how it goes!!
Since never a beer drinker, I accidentally bought NA beer. No wonder I wasn't ID'd, lol. Will it work? I am a mosquito magnet. Anxious to try your recipe.
You can try using Isopropyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol Instead. Hopefully It will work.
What is the function of the Epsom salts?? I’m doing this today. Mosquitoes are horrible in Texas
Wish I knew, Ann. The only item I'm sure on is mint masks our CO2 that comes off us. Good luck with this!! Apply when they aren't active and make your perimeter.
@@aliveafter5589 Thank you.
Please update how it's working for you. I live in Texas and the mosquitoes are out most of the day here eating me alive 😳
@@karen-gq4zd I think it's works pretty good. I sprayed my front entry and back patio. I will make another batch and continue to spray when I go outside
Epsom salt is actually used as fertilizer for potting plants. It is non toxic. It probably gives staying power once the liquid lands on the surface. Just guessing.
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻
Do i HAVE to let the beer sit for a day first or can i mix everything right away. Will it still work
Can you spray this indoors ? Is it safe on clothing / furniture etc. Will it harm plants ? Thanks :)
@@getsmartpaul ... It's designed for outside, Paul, and you spray a perimeter around places you inhabit outside regularly or if you went camping, in places around your tent area. It is safe for clothes, pets, plants etc. I've never heard of a problem but I didn't originate it either.just used about 20 years
Can you spray it on yourself ?
How long does it last ? Or how often do you need to re spray ?
I do it every couple months. We have had so much rain here in TN this year, I will be doing it sooner. Mosquitoes really bad this year!