TRIBUNNEWS.COM – Check out the following ways to repel mosquitoes with natural ingredients around you.
Indonesia is entering the rainy season, automatically the presence of mosquitoes is often found this season.
Mosquitoes are insects that can bite human skin to cause itching and various health problems.
Also read: 7 Dangerous Diseases Caused by Mosquito Bites, Beware of Mosquitoes in the Rainy Season
When a mosquito sucks blood, it also ingests a virus or parasite that lives in the blood.
These viruses and parasites can be transferred to the next person bitten by a mosquito through their saliva.
Quote from Healthline.com and Medical News TodayHere’s a powerful way to repel mosquitoes with 8 natural ingredients.
1. Lemon eucalyptus oil
Used since the 1940s, lemon eucalyptus oil is one of the more well-known natural repellents.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved eucalyptus oil as an effective ingredient in repelling mosquitoes.
According to researchers from the University of Florida, lemon eucalyptus oil is not recommended for children under the age of 3.
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