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Do you want peace all summer from mosquitoes, flies and occasional wasps without chemicals and without window screens? Try a simple and cheap natural repellent that I’ve used for years – even at the cottage with the doors open. You can prepare it in a few seconds and it works reliably in the home too.
Why choose a natural solution
- No electric vaporizers or aerosols in the apartment.
- Cheap ingredients available at any pharmacy and store.
- Easy to prepare, long lasting – just top up occasionally.
What you’ll need
- 1 bottle of white Alpa (you can also buy a 1 l pack for the whole summer),
- 20–30 pcs of whole cloves,
- a shallow dish or a glass (reserved only for this use).
Preparation steps
- Pour Alpa into the dish (quantity according to room size, usually 100–200 ml).
- Add 20–30 whole cloves.
- Let it infuse – the liquid may darken over time, that’s fine.
- Place the dish in the room you want to protect (out of reach of children and pets).
Where and how to use the mixture
- Larger apartments: 1 dish per room (living room, bedroom, kitchen).
- Cottage/garden shed: one dish is usually enough, place it in the central part of the space.
- If it evaporates, just top up or replace the Alpa with fresh.
Why it works
The combination of Alpa (contains alcohol and aromatic substances) and clove (eugenol) creates an intense scent for insects that mosquitoes, flies and often wasps avoid. The advantage is that the mixture works long-term – just maintain the liquid level in the dish.
Advantages of the Alpa and clove solution
- Quick preparation – no cooking and no alteration to the interior.
- Low cost – a liter of Alpa lasts the whole summer.
- Convenience – no screens, no sticky traps or UV traps.
Tips for maximum effect
- Place the dish preferably closer to a window or door – you will create a scent „barrier“.
- On hot days it will evaporate faster – check the level.
- For larger rooms use two smaller dishes instead of one large one.
- At night you can place the dish on the windowsill (under supervision, away from sun and heat sources).
Frequently asked questions
Can Alpa stain furniture?
Use a stable dish and place it on a non-absorbent saucer. This will prevent stains and possible tipping.
Will it help with wasps too?
In most cases yes – wasps will interpret the intense scent as unpleasant and leave the area. It is not an “insecticide”, rather a repelling aroma.
How long does the mixture last?
Depending on temperature and ventilation several days to weeks. Once the scent fades, top up the Alpa or replace the cloves.
Safety warnings
- Flammable: Alpa contains alcohol – keep away from fire, candles, stoves and direct sunlight.
- Out of reach of children and animals: do not leave the dish where it could be tipped over or ingested.
- Ventilation: occasionally air out small rooms, the scent is intense.
- For sensitive individuals the aroma may be irritating – test first in a smaller amount.
Conclusion
The mixture of Alpa and clove is a simple, quick and cheap home trick against k
