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.
