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10 Natural Ingredients That Repel Mosquitos

10 Natural Ingredients That Repel Mosquitos
in Internal Medicine

Apr 19, 2022

There are numerous factors that are responsible for causing mosquito bites. Scent, light, heat, and humidity are few of the factors responsible. Different species of mosquitoes — like the ones that carry malaria — prefer bacteria and sweat. Others are attracted to carbon dioxide and certain hand odors.

Whichever species you encounter, you can protect yourself without having to use a organic and natural repellent. These products have the potential to cause health and environmental problems. You might choose to avoid using these products unless you’re visiting places that have a high risk for mosquito-borne diseases like Zika. Natural mosquito repellants are recommended for people at risk for mosquito bites carrying any disease.

Common Natural Repellants:

  • Lemon Eucalyptus oil is recommended by the C.D.C. to repel mosquitoes, as is picaridin.
  • Many viewer’s claim that rubbing apple cider vinegar on your skin to repel insects.
  • Others take garlic tablets and rub garlic juice directly on their skin.

Natural Ingredients That Repel Mosquitos is given below:-

  • Lemon eucalyptus oil.
  • Lavender.
  • Cinnamon oil.
  • Thyme oil.
  • Greek catnip oil.
  • Soybean oil.
  • Citronella.
  • Tea tree oil.

Topical Mosquito Repellents

  • If you take in ample quantity apple cider vinegar by putting it on foods you eat, than you will  develop a body odor that will repel insects, including black flies.
  • Lemon Eucalyptus oil is suggested by the C.D.C. to repel mosquitoes, as is picaridin.
  • Some people swear garlic works and swallow slivered garlic to ward off these summer pests. Where as  take garlic tablets or rub garlic juice directly on their skin.
  •  Do not use one with more than 25% DEET. Unlike the SPF rating in sunscreens, higher concentrations of DEET don’t mean more protection.
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