“She didn’t bring bug spray — but found this on a tree instead” 🍄🔥 Forget chemical repellents! One forest trick using a simple mushroom works like magic to keep mosquitoes away — no sprays, no irritation, no harsh smells 🦟✨ Curious how it works? Full guide in the article below 👇
Many people would say there’s no problem protecting yourself from mosquitoes and gnats these days. You just buy a spray at the store, apply it to your skin, and the bugs leave you alone.
But the truth is, like many others, I often forget to take any repellent with me when going outdoors—whether it’s to the countryside or the garden.
Besides, store-bought sprays have a few downsides:
They don’t last long—you have to reapply after an hour or two;
They usually have a strong chemical smell;
Some people may get skin irritation or allergies from them.
That’s why I want to share a very simple, safe, and effective way to keep bugs away without using any store-bought products.
I learned this method from a friend who works as a gamekeeper and spends most of his time in the forest. It doesn’t take much time or effort, and the best part is—you don’t need to bring anything special from home. Nature provides everything you need right where you are.
All you have to do is find a very common mushroom called trutovik (also known as a bracket or polypore mushroom).
These mushrooms usually grow on birch trees, especially older ones. If you look closely, you’ll probably spot them easily—they stick out like shelves on the bark.
Once you find one, take a sharp knife and remove the outer layer of the mushroom.
Then, slice it into thin pieces.
It’s best if each piece is around 2–3 millimeters thick. That’s how I cut mine:
Next, take one slice and try lighting it. It won’t burst into flames but will slowly smolder and give off smoke—similar to a mosquito coil you buy in stores.
But unlike store coils, the smoke from the trutovik is all-natural, so it’s much less harmful. It does have a smell, but it’s mild, and you quickly stop noticing it.
The results are often better than with store sprays. If the air is calm and there’s no wind, the smoke keeps all insects away.
To make it easier to use, find a small stick, attach a mushroom slice to the end, light it, and stick the other end into the ground.
If it’s windy, the smoke might blow away too quickly. But that’s easy to fix—just light a few more pieces and place them around the area. Even in windy weather, this will keep mosquitoes and gnats far away.
If you found this natural insect repellent trick helpful or interesting, feel free to leave a comment and share your thoughts! Have you ever tried something like this before? I’d love to hear your experience.
