4. Thyme Oil
Thyme essential oil is most effective at repelling mosquitoes that are known to carry malaria. Research published in the Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association looked at how this essential oil works to protect hairless mice against mosquitoes and the conclusion is that it offers 91 percent protection.
Create a mixture that you can use when you are outdoors to repel mosquitoes. Mix a teaspoon of either jojoba oil or olive oil with four drops of thyme oil. You can also create a spray using two ounces of water and five drops of thyme oil. Simply multiply to create larger batches of each of these mixtures.
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