Overview
- Households revive the tradition of placing mandarin peels near doors and windows to ward off mosquitoes, ants and other common insects without chemicals.
- Essential oils in peel compounds act as natural repellents, while drying peels continue to release their aroma for days.
- The technique relies on simple placement of fresh or dried peels in small dishes at entry points, requiring minimal effort and zero industrial products.
- Mandarin season peaks in June and July, ensuring abundant and inexpensive stockpiles of peels for household use.
- Coverage by TN.com.ar on July 24 extended the trend to lemon peels, signaling a broader shift to multi-citrus remedies for sustainable home care.