The Ultimate Guide: Demystifying How Mosquito Repellents Work
Mosquito repellents are substances applied to the skin, clothing, or surroundings to deter mosquitoes from landing or biting. They work by interfering with the mosquito’s ability to locate and identify humans as a food source. The most common active ingredients in mosquito repellents are DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide), picaridin, and IR3535 (3-[N-butyl-N-acetyl]-aminopropionic acid, ethyl ester). Mosquito repellents…
