Off is an insect repellent that you spray on to the clothes that you will wear outdoors. It does not require mixing with water or applying outdoors. Off insect repellent was first released by the company S.C Johnson in 1980 and is available in various forms, including a gel, a spray, and aerosol cans. The main ingredients are citronella oil (known to deter insects) and geraniol (a natural insect repellent). This article provides a detailed breakdown of all the off spray ingredients. Off insect repellent is the most effective mosquito repellent you can get your hands on. Here’s why I think so: it doesn’t only target mosquitoes, but other unwanted bugs like flies and fleas as well. Plus, Off has both a spray and lotion, meaning that you can choose the product you prefer to put on your skin based on your preferences.

Off Insect Repellent

Introduction

While I am not quite sure how it works, I have found that an off insect repellent is very effective in keeping the mosquitoes away. My experience with off has been great because it is a dry formula and non-greasy.

In 2005, researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland tested the effectiveness of a mixture containing 25% DEET, another repellent called permethrin and citronella oil on three groups of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. They concluded that all three chemicals were more effective than citronella oil alone and the best choice was DEET.

In 2005, researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland tested the effectiveness of a mixture containing 25% DEET, another repellent called permethrin and citronella oil on three groups of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. They concluded that all three chemicals were more effective than citronella oil alone and the best choice was DEET.

In 2006, scientists from the University of California tested 11 different insect repellents against Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes that transmit malaria in India. They found DEET to be one of two most effective insect repellants sold in stores worldwide; the second most effective product was also a synthetic chemical called picaridin (brand name: Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus IR3535).

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I do not know how this works but it does.

I do not know how this works but it does.

If you are anything like me then you are constantly on the move and constantly busy with life. Whether it’s because of work, family or just plain old life in general, we all need a little help from time to time when it comes to getting things done around the house. Insect repellent is one of those things that can be hard to find but easy to make at home!

Conclusion

Still, the risk of bites is not worth the fragrant aroma of citronella or lavender. As with all insecticide products, they should be used only when necessary and only by adults.