Natural Mosquito Repellent
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Citronella Oil
Castor Oil
Rosemary Oil
Lemon grass Oil
Cedar Oil
Peppermint Oil
Clove Oil
Geranium Oil
Possibly Oils from Verbena, Pennyroyal,
Lavender, Pine, Cajeput, Cinnamon, Basil,
Thyme, Allspice, Soybean, and Garlic
Another plant-derived substance, pyrethrum,
is an insecticide. Pyrethrum comes from the
flowers of the daisy Chrysanthemum
cinerariifolium.
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Things that Lower Repellent Effectiveness
Many Sun screens
Dilution from Rain, Perspiration, or Swimming
Absorption into the Skin
Evaporation from Wind or High Temperatures
Keep in mind that 'natural' does not automatically imply 'safe'. Many people are sensitive to plant oils.
Some natural insect repellents are actually toxic. Therefore, although natural repellents provide an
alternative to synthetic chemicals, please remember to follow the manufacturer's instructions when
using these products.
You can avoid being bitten by making sure you aren't attracting mosquitoes, using attractants to lure mosquitoes elsewhere, using a natural mosquito repellent, and avoiding actions
that diminish the effectiveness of the repellent.
Mosquito Attractants
Use this list of items and activities that attract mosquitoes as a list of things to avoid or that can be used as bait to lure mosquitoes away from you.
Dark Clothing
Many mosquitoes use vision to locate hosts from a distance. Dark clothes and foliage are initial attractants.
Carbon Dioxide
You give off more carbon dioxide when you are hot or have been exercising. A burning candle or other fire is another source of carbon dioxide.
Lactic Acid
You release more lactic acid when you have been exercising or after eating certain foods (e.g., salty foods, high-potassium foods).
Floral or Fruity Fragrances
In addition to perfumes, hair products, and scented sunscreens, watch for the subtle floral fragrance from fabric softeners and dryer sheets.
Skin Temperature
The exact temperature depends on the type of mosquito. Many mosquitoes are attracted to the slightly cooler temperatures of the extremities.
Moisture
Mosquitoes are attracted by perspiration because of the chemicals it contains and also because it increases the humidity around your body. Even small amounts of water (e.g., moist
plants or mud puddles) will draw mosquitoes. Standing water also allows mosquitoes to reproduce.
Citrosa Plants
The Citrosa plant is a genetically engineered houseplant created by incorporating tissue cultures of the grass that produces citronella oil into hybrid varieties of geranium to produce a
cultivar that emits a citronella aroma. Citronella oil is known to have mosquito-repelling properties, and the concept of allowing a plant to emit a barrier of repellent vapor appears
sound. Unfortunately, the claims made by the distributors have not stood up to scientific testing. Tests conducted in Florida indicated that Citrosa plants did not reduce the number of
bites received by test subjects. Moreover, mosquitoes landed freely on the leaves indicating that the plant does not emit enough citronella oil to repel the insects. Crushing the leaf and
rubbing it into the skin did not keep mosquitoes from biting and mixing the leaves into a slurry did not help. The idea of engineering a plant with mosquito repelling properties
should be encouraged. Advertising and selling that plant before its effectiveness is documented takes advantage of the American consumer.
Natural Mosquito Repellents
These natural products will effectively repel mosquitoes, but they require more frequent reapplication
(at least every 2 hours) and higher concentrations than DEET. Because of the differences between
types of mosquitoes, products that contain multiple repellents tend to be more effective than those
containing a single ingredient. As you can see, natural repellents tend to be volatile plant oils.
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