This is the time of the year when many of us are enjoying outdoor activities, but that joy is often interrupted by pesky mosquitoes. There are many commercially available repellents for general use, but they contain DEET, a chemical that can be potentially harmful. Repelling mosquitoes should not be neglected, as they can transmit diseases, some of which can be deadly. There are natural repellents that can be used as an alternative. Citronella is very effective, but it evaporates really quickly, so frequent application is needed. Lemon eucalyptus, lemongrass and peppermint oils are also good alternatives and both leave a pleasant smell. Further improvements in a fight against mosquitoes can be achieved by planting repellent plants like basil, peppermint or thyme.
Key Takeaways:
- Now that summer is upon us, we are going to be outdoors a lot and mosquitoes can transmit a lot of different diseases.
- There are options that are safer for the environment as opposed to deet, like citronella.
- Things like basil oil won’t help if they’re ingested, but will help if applied to the skin.
“Even lower doses of lemon eucalyptus oil can be effective against mosquitoes. And the fresh scent makes it a popular choice.”
Read more: https://survivallife.com/mosquito-repellents-natural/