TRIBUNNEWS.COM – In addition to causing itching, mosquitoes are the culprits of deadly diseases. For example dengue fever dengue (DHF) and malaria.
There are various ways that can be done to overcome the problem of mosquitoes. Generally use chemical insect repellent that is sold freely.
The problem is, sometimes this can have a negative impact on health.
However, there are other ways that can be done to overcome this, namely by using natural ingredients that have been scientifically proven to be effective.
Below are some natural ingredients that can be used to repel mosquitoes, as reported by Healthline:
1. Lemon eucalyptus oils
Corymbia citriodora, commonly known as lemon eucalyptus, is a species of tall tree endemic to northeastern Australia.
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Lemon eucalyptus oil has been used as a mosquito repellent since the 1940s.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has even approved lemon eucalyptus oils as an effective mosquito repellent.
In addition, a study entitled “Comparative laboratory and field evaluation of repellent formulations containing deet and lemon eucalyptus oil against mosquitoes in Queensland, Australia” showed that a mixture of 32 percent lemon eucalyptus oils could provide more than 95 percent protection against mosquitoes for three hours.
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