{"id":5872,"date":"2022-07-22T14:34:04","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T06:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/?p=5872"},"modified":"2026-03-13T15:53:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T07:53:43","slug":"top-mosquito-repellent-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/top-mosquito-repellent-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 Mosquito Repellent Types to Protect Your Family from Mosquitoes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5872\" class=\"elementor elementor-5872\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3dc1f6e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3dc1f6e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-53ed344\" data-id=\"53ed344\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b40bbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b40bbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosquitoes can be irritating and can carry dangerous diseases. Not only do they bite, but they can also transmit diseases like malaria, Zika virus, and dengue fever. While there is no perfect solution to keeping mosquitoes away, using a mosquito repellent is one of the best ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/mosquito-bites-prevention-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reduce your chances of getting bitten<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different types of mosquito repellents available on the market today. Some repellents work better than others, so it\u2019s important to figure out which one will work best for you before purchasing one. Regardless of which type of mosquito repellent you choose, it\u2019s important to follow the instructions carefully and use it in accordance with its label directions. Reapply as often as directed, and make sure that you use electric mosquito repellents safely.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4cbbc90 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4cbbc90\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d21819\" data-id=\"7d21819\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d91bfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d91bfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Contents<\/b><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#What_attracts_mosquitoes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What attracts mosquitoes?<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Ingredients_in_mosquito_repellents\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients in mosquito repellents<\/span><\/a><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#DEET\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DEET<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Picaridin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picaridin<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#IR3535\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IR3535<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Oil_of_lemon_eucalyptus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Para_menthane_diol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Para-menthane-diol (PMD)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#2_undecanone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-undecanone<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Types_of_mosquito_repellents\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of mosquito repellents<\/span><\/a><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Plant_based_natural_mosquito_repellents\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant-based natural mosquito repellents<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Lotions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lotions<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Sprays\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sprays<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Mosquito_coils\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosquito coils<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Mosquito_patches\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosquito patches<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Candles\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candles<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eb7cafc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eb7cafc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2286e19\" data-id=\"2286e19\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a86ee43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"a86ee43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"What_attracts_mosquitoes\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ee8834 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6ee8834\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What attracts mosquitoes?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bff8ea2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bff8ea2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-225070b\" data-id=\"225070b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-617470b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"617470b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WLSM-Blog-images-2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5893\" alt=\"Aedes aegypti mosquito\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WLSM-Blog-images-2.png 900w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WLSM-Blog-images-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WLSM-Blog-images-2-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WLSM-Blog-images-2-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b632d05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b632d05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you noticed that mosquitoes tend to flock to you more than other people? Are you worried that your child seems to attract a lot of attention from mosquitoes? Researchers have found several possible explanations for why mosquitoes may be attracted to some people more than others. Here are some of them:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It\u2019s genetic.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scientists have found that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/science-nature\/genes-make-some-people-more-attractive-mosquitoes-180955075\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attractiveness to mosquitoes may have something to do with our genes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It\u2019s in your blood.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A study has found that mosquitoes tend to be more attracted to people with certain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencepublishinggroup.com\/journal\/paperinfo?journalid=547&amp;doi=10.11648\/j.aje.20190302.13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood types<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Type O blood was found to be especially attractive to mosquitoes.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It\u2019s your breath.<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/features\/are-you-mosquito-magnet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which everyone breathes out. However, the more carbon dioxide you exhale, the more attractive you\u2019ll be. The larger your size, the more carbon dioxide you produce.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You\u2019re pregnant.<\/b> Another study has found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1127358\/#:~:text=Firstly%2C%20they%20found%20that%20women,were%200.7%C2%B0C%20hotter.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">mosquitoes are especially attracted to pregnant women<\/a>. This is because pregnant women exhale more carbon dioxide than non-pregnant women, and also typically have higher body heat.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ec7bc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2ec7bc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/pages\/household-essential-gift-set-2022?utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_source=sm_blog\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/7NxTfKUTPakPXdr6xjh7Gj5RIGNsTgfsfJYAYO9c-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5736\" alt=\"household cleaning essentials\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/7NxTfKUTPakPXdr6xjh7Gj5RIGNsTgfsfJYAYO9c-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/7NxTfKUTPakPXdr6xjh7Gj5RIGNsTgfsfJYAYO9c-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/7NxTfKUTPakPXdr6xjh7Gj5RIGNsTgfsfJYAYO9c-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/7NxTfKUTPakPXdr6xjh7Gj5RIGNsTgfsfJYAYO9c-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/7NxTfKUTPakPXdr6xjh7Gj5RIGNsTgfsfJYAYO9c-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/7NxTfKUTPakPXdr6xjh7Gj5RIGNsTgfsfJYAYO9c.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab0de12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab0de12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With the help of Supermom\u2019s Free Home Cleaning Set, you\u2019ll be able to keep your home clean and free of pathogens that can make your family sick. Protect your family\u2019s health at no cost in just a few steps.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d99e55e elementor-button-success elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d99e55e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/pages\/household-essential-gift-set-2022?utm_source=welovesupermom.com&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=freebie&#038;utm_content=baby-safety\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Claim Your Free Household Cleaning Gift Set Worth $31!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ba64c1f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ba64c1f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-03cc304\" data-id=\"03cc304\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c298d8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"c298d8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Ingredients_in_mosquito_repellents\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98a86e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"98a86e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ingredients in mosquito repellents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1e6ef15 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1e6ef15\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ff5721\" data-id=\"3ff5721\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cad281d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cad281d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosquitoes are a common pest that can be found all over the world. They are known for their ability to transmit diseases like malaria, yellow fever, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/dengue-symptoms-signs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dengue fever<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To protect yourself from these illnesses, it is important to use mosquito repellents.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be able to find a variety of types of mosquito repellents on the market. Some of the most popular include sprays, lotions, and wipes. Mosquito coils and patches can also be used to repel mosquitoes. When choosing a mosquito repellent to use for your family, it\u2019s important to consider the ingredients that are in it. Some ingredients aren&#8217;t good for babies and toddlers, while others are safer but can be less effective.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0666875 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0666875\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-89200fd\" data-id=\"89200fd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-895dc95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"895dc95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"DEET\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c9ee70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0c9ee70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DEET<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-16248e1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"16248e1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e332d5c\" data-id=\"e332d5c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4672df6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4672df6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most effective ways to prevent mosquito bites is to use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/insect-repellents\/deet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DEET-based repellents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. DEET is a chemical that confuses mosquitoes\u2019 senses so they won&#8217;t be able to detect you, let alone bite you. It comes in different concentrations, and it\u2019s proven to be highly effective against mosquitoes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DEET insect repellents have no age restrictions. However, it\u2019s still worth asking your paediatrician if you can safely use it on kids and babies. If you\u2019re pregnant, you should also ask your OBGYN about using DEET repellents. Additionally, DEET should not be applied near your eyes or mouth and should never be ingested.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are going to be spending time outdoors where there is a risk of being bitten by mosquitoes \u2013 whether that\u2019s at the park, camping, or simply out for a walk \u2013 make sure to apply sunscreen first and then put on some DEET-based repellent liberally all over your skin (except for your face). Reapply every few hours as needed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some misgivings about using DEET, but it has been found to be generally safe for use. However, if you\u2019re still hesitant about using it, there are other kinds of insect repellents that you can try.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9d630a0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9d630a0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-00314e0\" data-id=\"00314e0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e92ec0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"3e92ec0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Picaridin\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8e316c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f8e316c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Picaridin<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-508e985 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"508e985\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8cfadc0\" data-id=\"8cfadc0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dd1bd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4dd1bd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most effective and long-lasting insect repellents available is <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/npic.orst.edu\/factsheets\/PicaridinGen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picaridin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Picaridin is a man-made substance that was made to resemble a compound produced by pepper plants. Much like DEET, it works by blocking mosquitoes\u2019 ability to sense humans. It\u2019s generally safe to use, though you should also consult your doctor to see if it\u2019s safe for you and your child.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While picaridin is considered to be non-toxic and breaks down before it gets into groundwater, it\u2019s been found to be toxic to fish.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-70d04ed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"70d04ed\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d0d779c\" data-id=\"d0d779c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-867bdb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"867bdb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"IR3535\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2745790 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2745790\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">IR3535<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7781d11 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7781d11\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-99afba6\" data-id=\"99afba6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ca9930 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ca9930\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed by the pharmaceutical company Merck, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merckgroup.com\/en\/expertise\/cosmetics\/care-solutions\/insect-repellent\/about-IR3535.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IR3535<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an ingredient that can be found in insect repellents. It\u2019s considered to be an alternative to DEET, making IR3535 repellents a good choice for those who don\u2019t want to use DEET-based products.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, this compound is made to be safe for use, even for babies. It\u2019s also been given the green light by both the CDC and the EPA. Even so, it\u2019s still worth consulting your paediatrician if products with IR3535 are safe for your kids. It\u2019s also worth mentioning that IR3535 has been found to be non-toxic to animals and not particularly harmful to the environment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6043238 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6043238\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c6d81ed\" data-id=\"c6d81ed\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6853b26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"6853b26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Oil_of_lemon_eucalyptus\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8417ac4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8417ac4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-18f18b2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"18f18b2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e126c5e\" data-id=\"e126c5e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b0b835 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6b0b835\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WLSM-Blog-images-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5894\" alt=\"lemon eucalyptus\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WLSM-Blog-images-1.png 900w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WLSM-Blog-images-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WLSM-Blog-images-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WLSM-Blog-images-1-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-756fcb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"756fcb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for natural or plant-based insect repellents, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/oil-of-lemon-eucalyptus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oil of lemon eucalyptus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in particular is worth considering. However, if you want to buy this product, make sure that you don\u2019t confuse it with lemon or eucalyptus oil. It comes from a tree called lemon gum, but the name can make it easy to confuse with other natural oils. Make sure that the product you buy was not derived from the lemon eucalyptus tree instead.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing that sets OLE apart is that it\u2019s had more testing compared to other natural insect repellents. However, it hasn\u2019t been tested as much DEET and other synthetic insect repellent compounds.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, you should avoid using OLE on kids younger than 3 years old. This doesn\u2019t mean that OLE is absolutely unsafe for kids younger than 3. However, it does mean that there isn\u2019t enough information yet for researchers to say for sure that this ingredient is safe for young kids. Because of this, it\u2019s safer to make sure that you avoid using products with OLE on kids younger than 3.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7157c36 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7157c36\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d14f822\" data-id=\"d14f822\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd7d30e elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"bd7d30e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Para_menthane_diol\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b396f62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b396f62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Para-menthane-diol (PMD)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cb1d7a8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cb1d7a8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e853de3\" data-id=\"e853de3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fe4103 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fe4103\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most effective ways to prevent mosquito bites is to use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cen.acs.org\/biological-chemistry\/natural-products\/natural-mosquito-repellents-active-form\/99\/web\/2021\/09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. PMD is a natural repellent that comes from lemon eucalyptus. It has been found to be as effective as DEET, the active ingredient in many commercial insect repellents. It\u2019s also a naturally-occurring compound like OLE.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, if you want to avoid DEET and are looking for a natural plant-based insect repellent, PMD-based oils, lotions, or sprays can be a good choice.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5f27d8e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5f27d8e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0fad55\" data-id=\"e0fad55\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e74d93b elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"e74d93b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"2_undecanone\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4214e7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4214e7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2-undecanone<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eb106be elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eb106be\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e489936\" data-id=\"e489936\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd60cf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd60cf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for natural insect repellents, those with 2-undecanone are also a good choice. These repellents are a particularly good choice for protection against mosquitoes. 2-undecanone is a natural compound that is found in many plants, including <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/ir.rcees.ac.cn\/handle\/311016\/23180\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bananas, strawberries, ginger, and more<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It works as an effective mosquito repellent because it has a strong odor, which can repel mosquitoes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, some insect repellents for cats and dogs also contain this ingredient.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re heading out into areas where there is a risk of mosquito bites \u2013 whether it\u2019s camping, hiking, or just spending time outdoors \u2013 make sure to pack some insect repellent containing this active ingredient. You can also rely on it if you\u2019re going out on a trip with your pets.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4da27d7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4da27d7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-792d56f\" data-id=\"792d56f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90d0fc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"90d0fc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Types_of_mosquito_repellents\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6460cea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6460cea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of mosquito repellents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5cdf78a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5cdf78a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a994e13\" data-id=\"a994e13\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d854865 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d854865\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mosquito_bites_spray-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5899\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mosquito_bites_spray-1.png 900w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mosquito_bites_spray-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mosquito_bites_spray-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mosquito_bites_spray-1-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05d309e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05d309e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of different mosquito repellents on the market these days, and choosing the best one for you and your child can be difficult. Some work better than others, and they come in different forms. Typically, these repellents are topical and need to be applied frequently. However, there are other kinds of repellents that aren\u2019t topical but are designed to make your space unattractive to mosquitoes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-75b2946 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"75b2946\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8146c44\" data-id=\"8146c44\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72ec0c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"72ec0c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Plant_based_natural_mosquito_repellents\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f64b1c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f64b1c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Plant-based natural mosquito repellents<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f19b257 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f19b257\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dc8daf2\" data-id=\"dc8daf2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-febfe3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"febfe3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not comfortable with using repellents with the ingredients above, you can also look into using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/malariajournal.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12936-019-3064-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">natural mosquito repellents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These are typically made of natural oils and essences, including essential oils.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different types of plant-based mosquito repellents available, including essential oils, herbal sprays, and candles. All of these products work by releasing scents that mosquitoes find unpleasant. Some essential oils that have been shown to be effective include lemon eucalyptus oil, citronella oil, and lavender oil.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candles with citronella or lemongrass fragrance are another option for keeping mosquitoes away. The smoke from these candles can interfere with the ability of mosquitoes to locate their prey.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant-based natural mosquito repellants are a useful alternative to chemical-based products. They can be used alone or in combination with other methods such as wearing clothes treated with permethrin or using a net over your bed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7270232 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7270232\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a2aee17\" data-id=\"a2aee17\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9343ae0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"9343ae0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Lotions\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-136ceb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"136ceb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lotions<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c99fb47 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c99fb47\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5b895fb\" data-id=\"5b895fb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e8da39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e8da39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s nothing quite like the feeling of summertime; the warm weather, the long days, and the relaxed attitudes. However, summer also brings with it some not-so-fun things, like mosquitoes. These little pests can really put a damper on your summer fun, but luckily there are ways to combat them. Using a mosquito repellent lotion is a great way to keep these pests at bay and enjoy your summer to the fullest.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different mosquito repellent lotions on the market, and it can be difficult to choose the right one. When choosing a mosquito repellent lotion, it is important to consider the active ingredients, the formulation, and the size of the bottle. The active ingredient in mosquito repellent lotions can be DEET, picaridin, or the other ingredients listed above.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/compare\/products\/off-insect-repellent-soft-scented-lotion-100ml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFF! Insect Repellent Lotion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is perhaps one of the best-known insect repellent lotions on the market. Its active ingredient is DEET, which is known to be one of the most effective active ingredients in insect repellents. If you\u2019re looking to spend a nice day outdoors, you can check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/compare\/products\/cancer-council-repel-sunscreen-plus-insect-repellent-lotion-spf50-110ml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer Council Repel Sunscreen Plus Insect Repellent Lotion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s a combination of sunscreen and insect repellent, so you\u2019ll be doubly protected from the sun as well as mosquitoes and other insects.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to apply the lotion liberally and evenly over all exposed skin. Remember to reapply the lotion as needed, especially after swimming or sweating.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62722f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"62722f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/pages\/free-baby-goodies-bag?utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_source=sm_blog\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BGa9j0suyMaKdWqHse9zTeldtekdYZmndDtHTBjV.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5846\" alt=\"baby products for ages 0 to 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BGa9j0suyMaKdWqHse9zTeldtekdYZmndDtHTBjV.png 900w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BGa9j0suyMaKdWqHse9zTeldtekdYZmndDtHTBjV-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BGa9j0suyMaKdWqHse9zTeldtekdYZmndDtHTBjV-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BGa9j0suyMaKdWqHse9zTeldtekdYZmndDtHTBjV-150x75.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad22606 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad22606\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Keep your baby or toddler comfortable, healthy, and safe from illnesses with this free baby goodie bag. Best for babies and toddlers!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e641965 elementor-button-success elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e641965\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/pages\/free-baby-goodies-bag?utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_source=sm_blog\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Claim Your Free Baby Goodie Bag!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d5ea06a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d5ea06a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c61bcbd\" data-id=\"c61bcbd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61b9786 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"61b9786\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Sprays\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-524f708 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"524f708\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sprays<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-98ab35b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"98ab35b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-feefaf7\" data-id=\"feefaf7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef8adb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef8adb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of mosquito repellent sprays: one that is meant to be sprayed around a room to kill or repel insects, and the other type that is meant to be sprayed on your skin to prevent mosquitoes from biting you.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first type of mosquito repellent spray, which is meant to be sprayed around a room, can contain synthetic chemicals or natural ingredients. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/compare\/products\/netcare-natural-mosquito-repellent-spray-100ml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netcare Natural Mosquito Repellent Spray<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, has peppermint and lemongrass essential oils.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing that will work for you is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/compare\/products\/off-deep-woods-insect-repellent-vii-177ml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFF! Deep Woods Insect Repellent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It doesn\u2019t just repel mosquitoes, but other types of bugs as well. It\u2019s easy to apply and can provide protection for up to 8 hours, though it\u2019s best to reapply more frequently if you\u2019re sweating. However, it\u2019s important to note that it has 25% DEET, which is too high for babies and toddlers. However, it\u2019s safe for adults and older children.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/compare\/products\/mmc-mosquito-control-spray\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MMC Mosquito Control Spray<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which forms a thin film when sprayed on the surface of water. It functions as a larvicide, preventing larvae and pupae from being able to breathe out of the surface of the water. It will also trap any adult mosquitoes that land on the surface of the film.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s best to be more careful with room sprays, especially because you and your family will be breathing the droplets in. If you have pets, it\u2019s important to make sure that the ingredients in the spray are safe for them as well. You should also avoid mosquito repellent room sprays if someone in your family has asthma.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second type of mosquito repellent spray, which is meant for application on your skin, typically contains ingredients such as lemon eucalyptus oil or picaridin. These ingredients work by preventing mosquitoes from biting you. Unlike the first type of spray mentioned above, this kind can safely be used on children. However, it&#8217;s always best to consult your paediatrician first before you use any of these repellents on your child.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a05204f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a05204f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ef62d2f\" data-id=\"ef62d2f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a84010c elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"a84010c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Mosquito_coils\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed8b2d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed8b2d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mosquito coils<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a7351e7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a7351e7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4ab7343\" data-id=\"4ab7343\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7eec6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a7eec6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WLSM-Blog-images.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5892\" alt=\"mosquito repellent coil\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WLSM-Blog-images.png 900w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WLSM-Blog-images-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WLSM-Blog-images-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WLSM-Blog-images-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d3700c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d3700c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosquito coils are an effective way to prevent mosquito bites. They release a smoke that mosquitoes don\u2019t like, and it keeps them away from you. Additionally, they are affordable and easy to use. There are also different kinds to choose from, and you can pick a better-smelling option like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/compare\/products\/baygon-mosquito-coil-lavender-10pieces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baygon Lavender Mosquito Coil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you may be wondering if mosquito coils are safe, especially for kids and babies. These coils are a tried and true repellent, though a study has found that they have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/malariajournal.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12936-018-2412-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">limited effectiveness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The upside, however, is that they were found to be generally safe.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even so, the fact that the coils have to produce smoke to work might be a problem. Babies have sensitive and still-developing lungs, so it&#8217;s not a good idea to light mosquito coils around them. Additionally, if your child has asthma, these coils are not advisable. Even if your child doesn&#8217;t have asthma, the smoke can still irritate their lungs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b5399f7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b5399f7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6dca002\" data-id=\"6dca002\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bbb25c elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"5bbb25c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Mosquito_patches\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36a01dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"36a01dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mosquito patches<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-abe1210 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"abe1210\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9957cc5\" data-id=\"9957cc5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38ad5a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38ad5a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosquito patches are a relatively new product and are designed to keep mosquitoes away. They work by emitting a vapor that masks the human scent, which mosquitoes use to find their prey. The patches come in different sizes and can be worn on the arm, leg, or waist.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So far, there have been mixed reviews of mosquito patches. Some people say they work great and don&#8217;t get bitten at all. Others say they only worked for a short time, or that they didn&#8217;t work at all. More research is needed to determine whether mosquito patches are indeed an effective way to prevent bites.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re interested in trying out mosquito patches, be sure to read the reviews first to see if other people have had good results with them. They may not be right for everyone, but they could be worth a try if you&#8217;re looking for an alternative way to avoid mosquito bites. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/compare\/products\/pigeon-japan-baby-mosquito-repellent-patch-for-baby-60-pieces-value-pack-from-0-month-npnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pigeon Japan Baby Mosquito Repellent Patch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, has citronella oil and is designed to be used on babies.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/compare\/products\/tiger-balm-mosquito-repellent-patch-10-patches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiger Balm Mosquito Repellent Patch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also another good alternative if you\u2019d like to use a DEET-free product.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0aab0de elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0aab0de\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-05a8cbe\" data-id=\"05a8cbe\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33153c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"33153c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Candles\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f1e35d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f1e35d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Candles<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b8d4539 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b8d4539\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d4cb79\" data-id=\"4d4cb79\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52a3474 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52a3474\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/compare\/products\/1-shop-coupon-howemon-citronella-candles-set-3-14-oz-each-scented-candle-soy-wax-outdoor-and-i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citronella candles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are considered to be insect-repelling and are often used on patios and balconies to ward off mosquitoes and other insects. However, it\u2019s important to note that citronella candles offer only a certain degree of protection. Experts say that the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/home-garden\/home-improvement\/info-07-2009\/myth_buster_are_citronella_candles_an_effective_mosquito_repellent_.html#:~:text=Myth%3A%20Citronella%20candles%20repel%20mosquitoes,mosquitoes%20like%20cinnamon%20repels%20ants.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">amount of citronella in the candles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is typically not enough to be reliably effective.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you can use these candles in conjunction with other kinds of repellents, like lotions or sprays. You can also wear long sleeves and pants to reduce the amount of exposed skin that mosquitoes can bite.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some things you may want to consider when choosing an insect repellent candle include the type of scent it emits, how long it lasts, and whether or not it is safe for use around pets and children. It is also important to make sure the candle does not contain any harmful chemicals that could be dangerous if inhaled or ingested.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, it\u2019s important to remember that unattended candles are a fire hazard. Make sure that you keep an eye on lit candles, especially if you have kids or pets around.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what type of repellent you choose, be sure to read the label carefully and follow the instructions. This will help ensure that the repellents you use will work as intended.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosquito repellents work best when used in combination with other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/dengue-fever-in-singapore-ways-to-protect-your-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methods of protection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as wearing long sleeves and pants or using clothes and equipment treated with permethrin. Mosquitoes can also be kept away from your home by using screens on doors and windows and removing standing water where they breed.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/science-nature\/genes-make-some-people-more-attractive-mosquitoes-180955075\/<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.sciencepublishinggroup.com\/journal\/paperinfo?journalid=547&amp;doi=10.11648\/j.aje.20190302.13<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/features\/are-you-mosquito-magnet<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1127358\/<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/dengue\/resources\/factsheets\/mosquitolifecyclefinal.pdf<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mosquitoes\/about\/life-cycles\/index.html<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/insect-repellents\/deet<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/npic.orst.edu\/factsheets\/PicaridinGen.html<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.merckgroup.com\/en\/expertise\/cosmetics\/care-solutions\/insect-repellent\/about-IR3535.html<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/oil-of-lemon-eucalyptus<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cen.acs.org\/biological-chemistry\/natural-products\/natural-mosquito-repellents-active-form\/99\/web\/2021\/09<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/ir.rcees.ac.cn\/handle\/311016\/23180<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/malariajournal.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12936-019-3064-8<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/malariajournal.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12936-018-2412-4<\/span><\/li><li>https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/home-garden\/home-improvement\/info-07-2009\/myth_buster_are_citronella_candles_an_effective_mosquito_repellent_.html<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mosquitoes can be irritating and can carry dangerous diseases. 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