An Insect
Repellent may be defined to be a substance
which keeps insects away on application on the skin, clothes and other areas.Some repellents of insects are even sensitive to vibration of sound.It helps
to prevent various diseases such as plague, dengue and malaria.
The
most common insect repellent are mostly available in nature.The bar of the
birch tree is used in making tar which is combined with oil or fish oil which
is applied on the skin and used as Natural Mosquito Repellent.Other repellents are DEET, oils of eucalyptus, Citronella etc.
Some
artificial repellents are more effective than natural repellents.But insect
repellents are not safe for pregnant women and children.So it is very
important that these repellents be kept away from children.They should also
not be allowed to apply the repellents on their own.There has been panic in
children regarding the attack of Sand flies.But still children should not be allowed
to apply Sand Fly Repellent by themselves.
Even if you apply on their behalf,it should be applied on small quantity.Like
children, pregnant women also should us the repellents carefully.
The Natural
Mosquito Repellent is probably the
safest products to keep the mosquitoes away.The insect repellent which are
available from nature are Camphor, Castor Oil, Catnip Oil, Cedar Oil, Cinnamon, Citronella Oil, Clove oil,
Eucalyptus Oil,Garlic, Lavender, Lemongrass oil, Peppermint, Rosemary etc.
