Using a mosquito patch is an alternative to using DEET to repel mosquitoes.
Keeping mosquitoes at bay could be as simple as peeling off the back of a patch and slapping it onto your arm or nearby piece of furniture. Mosquito patches are available for repelling mosquitoes from several different companies and each comes with its own varying ingredients, so use the product according to manufacturer's directions. Does this Spark an idea?
Features
Mosquito patches are alternatives to insecticides to repel insects. Some patches use a mixture of different chemicals including citronella oil, and can be placed on clothing, furniture or skin to repel mosquitoes. Other types of patches use thiamine, vitamin B1, which mixes with your sweat and creates a smell that repels insects. However, conclusive study results have not been released to prove the effectiveness of mosquito patches regardless of their active ingredients.
Considerations
The idea behind using thiamine in mosquito patches is to alter the human scent to mosquito senses. Meanwhile, citronella and other strong smelling ingredients help mask human scent from insects without having to touch the benefactor of the protection.
Warnings
Although repelling mosquitoes will reduce your chances of being infected with an insect-borne disease such as malaria, the patch will not protect you from any diseases if you are bitten.
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