Citronella and other natural mosquito repellent aromas

 Citronella and other natural mosquito repellent aromas

Do you want to know how to keep mosquitoes at bay and enjoy summer nights again? Thanks to natural fragrances such as citronella you can get rid of them without using chemical products. In this post, we tell you the secrets behind mosquito repellent scents.

The smell of mosquitoes
Imagine that you are enjoying a nice evening with friends until, suddenly, you notice an increasingly unbearable itch on your arm. You look around, the conversation becomes a background noise, you can't see it, but you know it's there: the mosquito. Who has never experienced this scene? Who hasn't woken up covered in bites? These annoying disease-transmitting insects have a highly developed sense of smell. However, what at first seems to be its strength is also its defeat. The reason why they are attracted to humans and other warm-blooded animals is that they are able to smell the carbon dioxide and sweat that our bodies give off. We are a radar in the dark constantly emitting irresistible fragrances for them. Nevertheless, its excellent sense of smell is a double-edged sword that we can use in our favor. Mosquitoes also find a series of aromas unpleasant, such as citronella, lavender, rosemary, lemon or mint. By releasing these natural fragrances into the environment, we will be able to repel mosquitoes without the need to use chemicals or other aggressive dissuasive elements.

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Citronella and other natural mosquito repellent aromas

Citronella, like other essential oils, are among the main ingredients of anti-mosquito products on the market today, given the proven effectiveness of natural essences as insect repellents throughout history. At Ambiseint , we have developed Citronelle, a fragrance with an excellent aroma made from natural plants, specially selected for their repellent power and which includes all of those that we will see below:

citronella
Citronella is a great repellent against mosquitoes and in any product that is marketed for this purpose, it will always be among its ingredients. The extracts of the plant and the essential oil of citronella are extremely effective in repelling mosquitoes thanks to the aroma with citrus notes that it gives off, also highly appreciated in perfumery.

Lavender
It may seem hard to believe, but the aroma that we find so intoxicating, mosquitoes find it unbearable. And not only mosquitoes, thanks to its high concentration of camphor, it also keeps moths and flies away from your home. Lavender oil is one of the most effective natural mosquito repellents, especially when used as part of a broader natural repellent regimen. In 2009, a study was conducted on the effectiveness of natural mosquito repellentswhich showed that lavender oil possessed a 93% repellency rate against mosquitoes indoors. The answer may lie in linalool, a compound found in lavender that produces an odor capable of overloading mosquitoes' olfactory organs with the same scent as DEET.

Lemon
As we have seen with citronella and lavender, there is a correlation between strong odors and their potential ability to fool the highly sensitive olfactory organs of mosquitoes. Lemon acts in the same way and if it is also combined with other varieties of natural mosquito deterrent essences and increases its effectiveness.

Rosemary
Rosemary, apart from being an excellent aromatic herb for seasoning your dishes and a healing oil, is also an excellent traditional insect and mosquito repellent.

Mint
Peppermint not only has health benefits and a lovely smell, but its essential oils can eliminate any lurking pests. An important aspect to take into account when creating a fragrance for the home or for a business capable of repelling mosquitoes is the proportion of specific essences that are used. In the Ambiseint aroma chart , you will discover the citronelle fragrance. A pleasant aroma for your home that we have developed by combining the most effective natural extracts against mosquitoes, achieving a perfect balance.