Mosquitoes are relentless. There are countless deterrents on the market that promise to keep the little pests at bay, but much of what’s said to be effective doesn’t actually do anything to ...

Back then, citronella was the most common ingredient ... "These chemicals are highly effective against mosquitoes, which are the most important insects to prevent bites from, in terms of potential ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends against using “pure ... haven’t identified a single, most effective natural bug repellent. However, oils from natural ...

A repellent fails if a mosquito bites twice ... The results: the most effective repellents against mosquitoes and ticks contain 25 to 30% DEET as their active ingredient. If you’re concerned ...

Essential oils (like citronella) are just not that great at repelling mosquitoes and ticks. And in candle form, there's no indication that they provide more protection than any other candle ...