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What are some different mosquito repellents?
What are some different mosquito repellents?
Because blood makes up an important part of the diet of mosquitoes, they will always pitch their tents around human environments. On the other hand, humans have to always keep up with measures to keep mosquitoes at bay. Keeping mosquitoes at bay is important to prevent the transmission of the different diseases they carry.
The use of repellents is one of the measures of staying safe from the menace of mosquitoes. In this article, we highlight some of the effective repellents for mosquitoes, both natural and manmade products.
Citronella
Citronella is an important natural repellent for mosquitoes. As a mosquito repellent, citronella can be directly applied on the skin for a few hours of protection.
The essential oil, which is readily available can also be applied to indoor spaces as a repellent. Citronella candles can also be applied to discourage the activity of mosquitoes. Citronella works as a mosquito repellent because of its smell.
It is noteworthy that the effectiveness of citronella is limited by its tendency to evaporate. You should also note that high concentrations of citronella cause skin irritations.
DEET
DEET has been extensively applied as an insect repellent for decades. It is commercially available in different forms, including lotions and sprays, and can be directly applied on the skin to prevent mosquito bites.
This chemical mosquito repellent is available in different concentrations, from 5% to 100%, with the concentration affecting the activity. In applying DEET directly on the skin, important safety measures should be adopted, including avoiding using the product on irritated skin. DEET should be used on children according to the guidance of a pediatrician.
Lemon eucalyptus oil
This essential oil has been indicated as an effective repellent for mosquitoes. This repellent can be applied to the skin directly. The active ingredient in this essential oil is citronella, which has wide applications across industries. The essential oil is available in stores and is also used for cosmetic purposes.
Icaridin
Icaridin is a chemical repellent comparable to DEET. It can be applied directly to the skin for protection against mosquito bites and the bites of other insects.
It is noteworthy that icaridin is odorless and that it causes minimal skin irritation. The repellent activity of icaridin is similar to that of 10% DEET.
Clove
Research has indicated the mosquito repellent activity of clove as an essential oil as well as a component of homemade repellents. It could be applied directly to the skin to prevent deadly mosquito bites.
Permethrin
This is a chemical repellent that is suitable for use on clothing and not the skin. Permethrin has long-lasting repellent effects. The repellent activity on clothing can remain after many launderings. Permethrin can be applied to clothing and other similar materials like mosquito nets and tent walls. Permethrin on clothing and surfaces could be applied in combination with repellents like DEET on the skin.
The different repellents can be applied to create a safe combative force against the deadly pests. Mosquito repellents, especially the chemical ones, should be applied with proper consideration of safety features. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and seek professional guidance as necessary.
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