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The document discusses various natural plant-based mosquito repellents, including lavender, citronella, and mint, highlighting their effectiveness and methods of use. It emphasizes that while these plants can serve as alternatives to synthetic repellents, they may also cause skin irritation or be harmful to pets. Additionally, it notes that some individuals may be allergic to these plants, leading to potential adverse reactions.

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The document discusses various natural plant-based mosquito repellents, including lavender, citronella, and mint, highlighting their effectiveness and methods of use. It emphasizes that while these plants can serve as alternatives to synthetic repellents, they may also cause skin irritation or be harmful to pets. Additionally, it notes that some individuals may be allergic to these plants, leading to potential adverse reactions.

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Chandler, G. (2024). Does lavender repel mosquitoes: Unveiling the truth for garden enthusiasts
- Evergreen Seeds. Evergreen Seeds. https://www.evergreenseeds.com/does-lavender-repel-
mosquitoes/

This article talks about the effectiveness of lavender as a mosquito repellent, it also
provides suggestions and methods on how lavender can be turned to a repellent. The
article states that lavender can be an effective mosquito repellent, and that can be a good
alternative for synthetic repellents. The article highlights the plant lavender does not just
have an alluring scent but also has mosquito repelling properties, but according to the
article it can also cause some irritation to certain individuals's skin.

Di Mizzurati, S. (2023). Can citronella actually repel mosquitoes? Entomologists


explain. homesandgardens.com. https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/can-
citronella-repel-mosquitoes

This article talks about citronella being an effective mosquito repellent, it also offers
ways on how to use citronella effectively, the most efficient method is to apply it directly
to the skin using lotion or cream. The article states that citronella is very effective when
it comes to repelling in many ways, one being that citronella has a compound which
masks the scent that attracts mosquitoes. The article highlights citronella as an effective
mosquito repellent, however, it is also stated that citronella can evaporate relatively
quickly which tends to lessen the effectiveness of the plant to repel mosquitoes, and that
citronella can be toxic or harmful to pets so it is advised that the citronella plant is put on
a plant or plant pot so that pets are not directly exposed to it.

Bustamante, J. (2021). Mint and mosquitoes: Does mint (or peppermint) repel mosquitoes?
MosquitoReviews. https://mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-repellents/mint

According to this article, M piperata or most commonly known as peppermint works as a


mosquito repellent as well, the article also provides ways on how to effectively use mint
or peppermint in repelling mosquito such as, planting the said plant, mint users also
stated that it is easier to apply by the means of using a spray, however, mint is best
applied when it is by essential oil as mint oil carries an even concentrated smell that
several studies say that it is strong enough to make mosquitoes go nose blind. Mint is
another great natural alternative for repelling mosquitoes, it can be also one of the useful
natural mosquito repellents that is better to try out with children, this is due to the fact
that mint plants have a typically calming aroma that isn't as strong or overpowering as
other natural alternatives, However, not every member of the mentha family is suitable
for use as a repellent.

Singleton, N. D., Tamuka, N., Rudo, S., & Shadreck, S. (2024). Natural Plant-Based Mosquito
Repellent Products: a potential complementary tool for malaria vector control intervention and
elimination in Zimbabwe. https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Natural-Plant-Based-
Mosquito-Repellent-Products%3A-A-Singleton-Tamuka/
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This study talks about how life threatening malaria can be, though treatable malaria can be a
complex and infectious disease that directly affects human heath mainly on poor countries, it
also highlights the plants which were used as alternatives in many parts of the world especially
zimbabwe as mosquito repellents which are, Citronella, Marigold, Zumbani, Lavender, Lemon
grass, and Rosemary,

Mishra, P., Shakya, S., Verma, M., Prabahar, A. E., Pallathadka, H., & Verma, A. K. (2023).
Mosquito repellents derived from plants. International Journal of Mosquito Research, 10(2), 37–
44. https://doi.org/10.22271/23487941.2023.v10.i2a.669

This study highlights the many natural repellents derived from plants, the study also says that
chemicals found from plants have been used as a way to control insects throughout history, it
showcases the many plants that were proven to contain chemicals that are able to repel
mosquitoes.

It is stated in the sources provided that these plants may not be suitable for some people, as they
might be allergic to them resulting in different reactions which can be harmful to them.

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