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- Mosquito repellents provide protection against various mosquito-borne diseases.mosquito image by Martin Sevcik from Fotolia.com
Mosquito repellents, available in various concentrations and forms, function to protect their users from various types of mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, filariasis and encephalitis. While most commercial mosquito repellents provide adequate protection against these and other diseases, they are associated with numerous negative side effects. Mosquito repellents are toxic upon ingestion, may cause burning/blisters and require adequate precautions before use. Safer mosquito repellents are, in most cases, as effective as commercial chemical-based repellents and produce no serious side effects. - Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) is the essential oil retrieved from the steam distillation of the stems and leaves of many species of Cymbopogon. It has a gentle, lemongrass-like aroma and a light consistency. According to Julia Lawless in the "Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils," citronella oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to provide headache and fatigue relief. Citronella oil is also a potent and safe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered and approved insect repellent. Citronella oil mosquito repellent is available in many forms, including gels, lotions, sprays, candles and wipes. According to the EPA, the oil has been used popularly since 1948 without any reports of adverse effects to humans or the environment.
- Oil of lemon eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora) is classified by the EPA as a biopesticide repellent: a repellent that is extracted from natural sources. Oil of lemon eucalyptus is derived from the twigs and leaves of eucalyptus. Registered in 1948, the insecticide offers protection against mites, insects and disease-transmitting mosquitoes. As with other plant-based oils, no adverse effects are associated with the product. Mix oil of lemon eucalyptus with another plant-based oil, such as almond oil, and apply it to the skin. Also mix it with water and spray inside the house, on the skin and over the clothes to provide two to three hours of protection.
- Cederwood oil is a common herbal ingredient that finds extensive use in a variety of therapies and remedies. It is produced from steam distillation of the sawdust, wood shavings and wood chips of cedarwood trees (Cedrus deodora). According to Baby P. Skaria in the book "Aromatic Plants: Vol.01. Horticulture Science Series," cedarwood oil is effective against the Anopheles stephani type of mosquitoes, and concentrations as low as 0.445 percent of cedarwood oil effectively knock out 50 percent of mosquitoes. Diluted oil is used as a room spray and applied directly over the skin to provide immediate relief.
Citronella
Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus
Cedarwood Oil
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