Mosquito Repellents

There are various mosquito repellents that will help keep mosquitos away. Some are commercial products with chemicals, and other are natural. Mosquito and insect repellents cover up the scent that humans naturally emit, effectively cloaking your presence from the mosquitoes.

DEET Repellents
The most common ingredient in mosquito repellents is DEET. DEET is a chemical that blocks insects ability to detect the carbon dioxide we exhale. Because the mosquitoes cannot detect the carbon dioxide, they usually can't detect us. DEET is not recommended for usage with young children, although it has been shown to be relatively safe with adults when used as directed.

Ultrasound Repellents
There are ultrasound devices for sale that produce high frequency sounds meant to scare off mosquitoes. These products have been proven ineffective. Save your money!

Natural Repellents
The following oils have been found to be effective for repelling mosquitoes. They come in various forms, a common one being candles. Simply burn the candle in the area where you want to lower the number of mosquitoes.

• Citronella Oil
• Rosemary Oil
• Lemongrass Oil
• Peppermint Oil
• Castor Oil
• Geranium Oil
• Cedar Oil
• Clove Oil