6. Greek Catnip Oil
This is an essential oil that comes from the mint family and it has a good reputation to repelling mosquitoes. The oil comes from leaves that are bruised and they can repel a number of different pests that can bother you when you are outside at night.
Research published in Parasitology Research looked at this essential oil and its ability to repel mosquitoes. The conclusion is that with a single application, you can expect to be protected from mosquitoes for approximately two to three hours. Another research study was conducted at Iowa State University. This study compared this essential oil to DEET. The conclusion was that compared to DEET, Greek catnip oil is approximately 10 times more effective at repelling mosquitoes.
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