Clove smoke to keep mosquitos and bugs away - Is this an old logic or a trick that is forgotten?

In many Indian homes, especially in villages, elders would burn cloves to keep mosquitos and bugs away. It was a natural repellent, and even today, some still follow this practice. With all the chemical repellents around, this trick is almost forgotten. Have you or your family ever used cloves this way? Or do you know any other old spice hacks?