Getting Rid of Mosquitos

Yesterday, my dad received a forwarded email swearing by the effectiveness of Listerine as a mosquito repellent. Of course, having absolutely no confidence in forwarded junk (I immediately delete emails with "Fwd" on the subject line), I simply scoffed at the idea. Although it's worth a try, the mouthwash brand is not cheap to begin with, and I'd rather use the following to get rid of these pesky insects:

• Neem Oil - If I'm not mistaken, the oil comes from the seeds of the neem tree. Planting one in your yard may also help. Neem gets rid of a bunch of other insects, too. In one of my family's vacant lots, termites invaded and destroyed the trees. But lo and behold, the only one left standing was the big neem tree, simply unscathed. Check out the Discover Neem website for more information.
• Citronella - Citronella is sometimes mistaken for lemon grass, because they look similar. It also emits a nice citrus smell. I don't have a plant at home, so I just bought from the grocery the kind resembling silica gel. Lasting for two weeks, each pack only costs around USD2, which is very affordable. Other forms of citronella-based repellents are candles and stick-on patches. I hung the packs in the room where my baby's playpen and crib are, and he doesn't get those dreaded mosquito bites anymore.
• Plantex All-in-One Solution - My colleague introduced this product to me. It does a lot of things, from disinfecting to getting rid of warts. Although I've bought one, I haven't tried using it specifically for mosquitos. But when it got rid of my warts, I believed in the product in an instant. A hundred ml only costs about USD3. They also have another product, an anti-dengue solution, which is worth a try.