Burning egg boxes is a great way to help your yard. It acts like a natural incense to keep bugs away. This “cardboard smoke” works well because the smell of the burning paper stops the “bumpy” and “itchy” feeling of mosquito bites. It is an easy and cheap way to fix a buggy patio and keep your summer evenings quiet and calm.
Instead of buying expensive store coils that smell like chemicals, this simple box helps your family stay comfortable. Once you try it, you will be surprised at how fast the mosquitoes fly away!
Why Egg Boxes Work to Repel Mosquitoes
- Smell Shield: The thick smoke covers up the scent of your skin, taking away what draws the bugs to you.
- Slow Burn: The heavy cardboard burns very slowly, keeping the smoke moving for a long time.
- Natural Paper: Most boxes are made of recycled paper and pulp, making them safe to burn in open air.
- Save Money: Using something you usually throw in the trash helps you keep your yard bug-free for free.
How to Use Egg Boxes to Stop Mosquitoes
This is the best way to get the smoke power to work fast in your garden or patio.
Ingredients:
- 1 empty cardboard egg box
- 1 lighter or match
- 1 metal tray or ceramic bowl
- 5 drops of citronella or eucalyptus oil (optional)
Instructions:
- Dry: Make sure the egg box is completely dry so it burns well.
- Add Oil: Put a few drops of citronella oil on the corners of the box to help it smell even stronger to bugs.
- Place: Put the egg box on a metal tray or in a safe ceramic bowl on a flat surface.
- Light: Use a lighter to set just one corner of the box on fire.
- Blow Out: Once the corner is burning, blow out the flame so the cardboard just smolders and smokes.
- Position: Place the tray on the ground near your chairs (but away from anything that can catch fire).
- Result: Your patio will stay clear of mosquitoes for as long as the box smokes.
Three Simple Tips
- Use Cardboard: Only use the paper boxes, not the plastic or foam ones, to get the safe, thick smoke.
- Watch the Wind: Place the tray “upwind” from where you are sitting so the smoke blows over you.
- Stay Safe: Always keep the tray away from dry grass or children and never leave it burning alone.
One Last Tip
You will know the Egg Box Secret is working when you “don’t hear any buzzing” and your “skin stays smooth!” It is a great way to look after your comfort with a simple item from the kitchen trash.
