Attention parents! Do you know how to use mosquito repellent safely on your children?

If you’re looking for the most up-to-date information on mosquito repellent, you’ve come to the right site.

Learn about all kinds of mosquito repellant, like natural thermacell, or chemically treated DEET products.

With the help of this online resource you can compare reviews on mosquito repellent products from Sunbeam, Repel, Cutter’s and more.

Identifying insects is made easy with this comprehensive site on mosquitoes. Battle annoying bug bites with mosquito repellant or natural solutions like homemade oils and cream repellents. Keep reading for more about mosquito repellents.

All Kinds of Repellents

Mosquito repellents are designed to keep pests from biting your skin. However, repellents are not strong enough to kill mosquitoes and gnats.

With so many new products on the market today, you can find alternative solutions to mosquito repellents, that don't utilize pesticides.

Natural homemade solutions for pest control are equally as popular and effective as chemical ones.

This page will guide you through all of the different types of mosquito repellants, from DEET to Citronella. Let’s check out a few of the many kinds of repellents to choose from:

• DEET
• Liquid garlic
• Dry granular spread

DEET is a popular, chemically based, mosquito repellent. Utilizing active ingredients like pesticides, DEET is sprayed directly onto your skin.

The Mosquito Barrier product uses a natural garlic concentrate, which repels mosquitoes by its sulfur content. Skin Screen Bug Spray also uses all natural ingredients and essential oils.

A dry granular product like Mosquito and Gnat Repellent is spread over the area that you want protected.

Other successful products used against mosquitoes include the bug zapper, electric swatter, mosquito towelettes, citronella wristbands and mosquito dunks.

Repellent Safety

Due to the active ingredients in chemically treated mosquito repellants, we have compiled a list of safety tips for your benefit.

Here are some tips on using personal pest repellents:

• Use small amounts
• Don’t use under clothes
• Avoid wounds and eyes
• Do not inhale mist
• Remember that it's poison

After you’ve read the instructions and safety labels on your insect repellent, apply only small amounts to your exposed skin. Never apply too much repellent on your body, since it soaks into your system and could be toxic.

One of the most important instructions to follow, is the daily allotted amount for young children. Never use more than the suggested amount or you could end up in the emergency room.

Due to the toxic nature of repellents, avoid open wounds, eyes and misting in small confined areas. Of course, never spray on, or near, food.

If you follow these tips and respect the serious nature of pesticides, you should have no adverse reaction to repellants.

Active Ingredients

Before you decide to purchase chemically treated pest repellants, make sure you know what you’re getting.

Most personal insect repellent products utilize five active ingredients, which are considered pesticides. Further information on the concentration of each solution should be available with the product.

Here is a quick list of the main ingredients found in repellent products:

• P-methane
• Soybean oil
• Citronella

P-methane 3,8-diol is a registered pesticide, which has been approved for safe use. With any chemical, there are strict rules to adhere to. Do not use on young children, and limit your daily dose.

Soybean oil is a natural product that provides equal or longer lasting protection than P-methane.

Essential oils like citronella and lavender are registered products, which protect against bites. Although you need to apply these products more frequently, they are safer and gentler on your skin and the environment.

Remember that although natural oils are safer than chemically treated repellents, they still need to be used with caution. Any active ingredient, natural or otherwise can cause allergic reactions.

NotTonight.com - Citronella Mosquito Repellent
No more fussing with matches and candles in the wind. Scent repels up to three hours. Very effective. Natural ingredients and enviromentally safe. Provides natural long-lasting relief.

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