A new guide from NatPat examines four plant-based scents commonly associated with mosquito repellency, explaining how citronella, lavender, peppermint and oil of lemon eucalyptus differ in use and application.
-- NatPat has published a new guide exploring how scent can affect the way mosquitoes locate people and why the effectiveness of plant-based repellents depends on more than choosing a strong-smelling ingredient. The resource compares four commonly used options while looking at concentration, application, and how long different formats remain useful outdoors.
More information is available at https://www.natpat.com/blogs/news/what-smell-do-mosquitoes-hate-the-most-4-scents-to-try
The guide challenges the idea that any strong fragrance will have the same effect on mosquitoes. NatPat explains that different plant compounds interact with the scent cues mosquitoes use to locate people, while factors such as heat, sunlight and evaporation can influence how long those compounds remain present after application.
Citronella is one of the most familiar examples. Derived from lemongrass species, the oil contains compounds including citronellal and geraniol and is widely used in plant-based mosquito repellents. The guide notes that how citronella is delivered can affect its staying power, with sprays, lotions and wearable formats each presenting different application considerations.
Lavender and peppermint provide two other examples of strongly scented plant oils. NatPat explains that lavender may be used around entrances or in diluted topical preparations, while peppermint contains menthol and other volatile compounds that can be incorporated into diluted oils or fabric sprays.
Oil of lemon eucalyptus is treated differently in the guide because product formulation matters. The CDC recommends EPA-registered repellents containing oil of lemon eucalyptus or PMD, but does not recommend using pure lemon eucalyptus essential oil as a substitute.
Across the four examples, the broader takeaway is that choosing a scent is only one part of mosquito protection. NatPat notes that concentration, exposure to outdoor conditions, and how the repellent is applied can all affect how consistently the active compounds remain around the user.
That distinction also connects to NatPat’s BuzzPatch mosquito stickers. The wearable patches use citronella essential oil and attach to clothing, offering a DEET-free format designed to help keep mosquitoes at bay without applying sprays or lotions directly to the skin. The stickers are intended for replacement at approximately eight-hour intervals when used as directed.
About NatPat
NatPat was founded in Melbourne in 2020 after co-founder Michael Jankie’s children experienced repeated mosquito bites. The company began with BuzzPatch and has since expanded into a broader range of wearable wellness stickers distributed internationally.
Readers can access the new guide and learn more about NatPat’s BuzzPatch mosquito stickers at https://www.natpat.com/blogs/news/what-smell-do-mosquitoes-hate-the-most-4-scents-to-try
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