Are there any natural mosquito repellents?

Question

Are there any natural mosquito repellents?

Answer 1

Vitamin b-12

Answer 2

citronella essential oil

Answer 3

Citronella

Answer 4

Yes, there is one called Summer Survivor, and many others I probably don't know about.

It's made with Geranium, Catnip, Emu Oil, Menthol, and other essential oils.

I believe Witch Hazel works as well.

Answer 5

well this isn't for the skin...but sometimes otuback we'll light a little fire and smoke keeps them semi away...and also if just sitting we'll place a fan outdoors near sitting area.  I hate mosquito spray too!!!  I know I have read certain things you eat may repel them.  Also wearing light colors. They are attracted to dark colors I think recall reading. I am itching just thinking about them little suckers!!!

Answer 6

Rub your skin with fresh mint leaves. It really does work.

I normally constitute a feast for mosquitoes but since I use this - instead of man made repellent - I am more comfortable and mosquitoes do leave me alone.

Hope this helps.

Answer 7

making a fire will drive them away.

Answer 8

witch hazel,and mosquito plant.but more effective is to take a fresh bounce dryer sheet and tie it to your beltloop.

Answer 9

I mix peppermint, citronella, and eucalyptis essential oils with some olive oil and rub it on.  It works just as well as the natural sprays at the health food store and it lasts all summer.

Answer 10

Try listerine. Put it in a spray bottle and spray it on your body. Keeps mosquitos away, maybe it is just the smell but it works.

Answer 11

eucalyptus oil

Answer 12

Citronella Oil works well as a topical solution.

Burts Bee sells a mosquito repellent that is all natural that contains Citronella.

Internally, you could try eating a lot of garlic. But you would have to eat a lot of it so it starts coming out your pores and your BO may bother some people.