Can mosquito repellent grass really repel mosquitoes

March 18, 2023
The dazzling mosquito repellent grass on the market can really play a mosquito repellent effect? Today we will uncover the secrets of mosquito repellent grass. Insect repellent grass does contain substances such as citronellal to repel mosquitoes, but these substances will only be released in large quantities when subjected to mechanical damage such as nibbling, just by their own odor is far from the effect of mosquito repellent. Here we come to see what you are usually mosquito repellent grass fooled!

[Fragrant leaf geranium]

It is said that the geranium is cultivated by Dutch geneticist Dick, and the synthetic gene of citronellal (a substance with mosquito repellent effect) is introduced into the geranium so as to cultivate mosquito repellent plants. However, there is no proof in the authoritative academic journals, and Dick himself has no way to prove it. In fact, the geranium itself emits some fragrance, not the result of gene synthesis, and it has no mosquito repellent effect.

[Night-laurelle].

Night incense to repel mosquitoes is also a gimmick created by some businesses, the fragrance of night incense is used to attract bee pollination, and repel mosquitoes have nothing to do with eight poles. And the smell of night incense is too strong, people are surrounded by this rich aroma for a long time, may have breathing difficulties and other symptoms.

Mugwort]

Mugwort body of citronellol, geraniol and other substances do have some mosquito repellent effect, but it is not just released. Rather, after it is burned, the smell emitted can repel mosquitoes, but you will not do so at home, right? Of course, these plants are placed inside the home, but still have a certain ornamental role.
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