Use natural repellents to keep mosquitoes away.
Female mosquitoes need to feed on blood to develop their eggs. Mosquito bites cause itchy red bumps and swollen hives. Several natural products exist to prevent mosquito bites while you are outside. Does this Spark an idea?
Candles
Candles that release natural mosquito repellents can reduce the number of biting mosquitoes. Geraniol candles provide protection for people located within three feet of the candles. Other candles with repellent effects include citronella and linalool candles.
Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends oil of lemon eucalyptus as a natural alternative to DEET. This recommendation only applies to repellents that contain PMD, which is the active ingredient of oil of lemon eucalyptus, and not to essential oils.
Essential Oils
Products with geraniol oil and soybean oil provide protection against mosquitoes in laboratory studies. Other essential oils that can repel mosquitoes include oil of citronella and catnip oil.
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