2016-02-01
Joybynature.com Team
Feb
01

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Nowadays people even in the Western countries are facing problems like mosquitoes because of the changing environmental conditions. At the same time, more and more people are traveling to exotic places and here the climate allows mosquitoes and other bugs to flourish. The trouble becomes even more severe when you are traveling with children. Of course there are different types of mosquito repellants available in the market, but most of them are chemical based and have harmful side effects. This is the reason that more and more people are looking for natural alternatives which will keep their babies safe from mosquitoes

There are many companies manufacturing natural mosquito repellants in many forms and mosquito patches are one of the most convenient and practical solutions to the problem. The patches are made for the use of both, adults as well as babies and young children.

The ones meant for children carry interesting pictures and images which appeal to the young ones and motivate them to keep the patches on for a longer time. This is especially good because these patches provide protection for up to 24 hours. At the same time, they are also resistant to humidity, sweat and rain.

How to use the patches and their benefits

The mosquito repellant patches are somewhat like band aid as they have a backing sheet which has to be peeled off and the patch is then applied to the clothing of the child. However, you need to make sure that it does not come directly in contact with the skin. This will ensure that mosquitos stay away and so do other bugs. The best part of using the mosquito repellant patches is that you are not restricted to a single room. Instead you carry the protection on your person wherever you go. Another benefit is that patches are not messy or cumbersome like lotions and sprays.

How do the patches work

The mosquito repellant patches usually make use of the most popular and effective insect repellant which is Citronella oil. Apart from this ingredient they may also contain others like lemon extract and eucalyptus oil which enhance the efficacy of the patches. The citronella oil has an aroma which masks the odor of the human body particularly that of carbon dioxide and lactic acid. These are the human odors with the help of which mosquitoes find their target. However, when these odors are masked by the citronella oil, they find it almost impossible to find what they are looking for. You need to bear in mind that these mosquito repellants do not kill mosquitos which makes them more humane mosquito repellants .

How to find the patches

These patches are easily available in online stores that specialize in natural mosquito repellants. There are the websites of the companies which manufacture these repellants and there are also some websites which sell repellants of different brands. You can compare several different products and their prices and buy the one that appeals to you the most. In order to learn more about mosquito repellant patches you can click here.

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