More about mosquito repellants

Another informative site about mosquito repellants:

Integrated Mosquito Management

The Centers for Disease Control has a useful discussion of repellents http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/yellowBookCh2-InsectsArthropods.aspx

Colorado State University has a good summary of repellents
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/westnile/mosquito_mgt.html


Integrated Mosquito Management
University of Wisconsin - Madison

Eucalyptus, Soybean Oil, or Citronella

Repellents based on plant chemicals can provide good protection.

As long as it is understood that frequent reapplication may be necessary, plant-derived repellents should provide the same protection against mosquito bites as deet.

Oil of eucalyptus-based repellents include Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent, SC Johnson Off Botanicals, and Fite Bite Plant-Based Insect Repellent. The active ingredient in these repellents is para-menthane 3,8-diol (PMD). Field studies have shown that PMD provided protection that was equal to lower concentrations of DEET (<20%)>