The devil’s bean which is scientifically known as Mucuna pruriens, commonly known as velvet bean, karara (hausa), weyleypey (Igala), agbara (Igbo), werepe (Yoruba) is so named because its notorious spiky-stinging hairs on the mature pods which when readily dislodge, causes severe skin irritation to the skin or eyes. One way or the other, if you ever come in contact with this plant, you might have received and spoken the language of aliens. The medicinal importance of this specie derives from many of its active components, including (physostigmine) among others, which are able to cure human suffering from difficult illnesses.

Proximate analysis shows substantial amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, chromium, copper, potassium, which attribute to its carminative, hypotensive, analgesic, antispasmodic, anti inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti oxidants, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and blood boosting properties.

A review of this plant shows that the leaves and seeds are used in the treatment of anaemia, constipation, dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea, elephantiasis, dropsy, inflammations, infertility, neuropathy, ulcers, fevers and general debility.

Infact, some of the health benefits of this plant is highly recognized, instead of running next time, just stay strong and get some for yourself because remember the old good adage "nothing good comes easy" .

Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide emitted through the breath of humans. Most mosquito traps today, contain a mechanism that emits carbon dioxide that attracts mosquitoes and tap them.

In addition to these commercially produced chemicals, natural products like garlic also helps in protecting humans from mosquito bites.

Here are procedures to follow in using garlic to kill mosquitoes, below:

Step 1: First of, you blend 4 to 5 garlic bulbs with few drops of water in the blender to make it a liquid.

Step 2: Pour the liquid gotten, through a sieve to separate the solids from the garlic oil/liquid. Add the garlic oil/liquid to 1 gallon of water. Mix well and pour into a spray bottle.

Step 3: Look for the mosquito breeding areas such as garbage cans, dog bowls, drains, and other places where the waters are stagnant.

Step 4: Spray the garlic oil/liquid directly on the breeding areas. The garlic oil/liquid contains compounds that are toxic to mosquitoes and kill larvae and adults on contact. The spray also prevents mosquito eggs from hatching.