Stop Throwing Away Egg Boxes! The Secret to Repelling Mosquitoes Smartly and Economically

1 empty egg carton (cardboard, not Styrofoam)

A fire-safe dish, tray, or metal container

A lighter or matches

Optional: dried herbs or essential oils (like lavender, sage, or citronella) for extra potency

Steps:

Tear your egg carton into strips or pieces.

Place a piece in a fire-safe container outdoors.

Light one edge and let it smolder—don’t let it burn with an open flame.

For an enhanced effect, sprinkle dried lavender, sage, rosemary, or drops of citronella oil onto the carton before lighting.

Let the smoke do the work! Position near your sitting area, patio, or campsite to keep mosquitoes away.

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