Essential oils are highly concentrated extracts derived from plants that capture their scent and flavor.
Citronella Oil
Citronella is one of the most well-known natural mosquito repellents. It has a lemony scent and is derived from the leaves and stems of certain varieties of lemongrass.
Lemon Eucalyptus Oil
Lemon eucalyptus oil is derived from the leaves and twigs of the lemon-scented gum eucalyptus tree.
Peppermint Oil
Peppermint oil has a refreshing minty scent and contains compounds such as menthol that mosquitoes find unpleasant. It can be applied to the skin or used in diffusers to repel mosquitoes.
Lavender Oil
Lavender oil has a pleasant floral scent and is known for its calming properties. It has also been found to repel mosquitoes. Lavender oil can be applied topically or used in diffusers.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, has a medicinal scent and contains compounds such as terpinen-4-ol that are known to repel mosquitoes. Tea tree oil can be applied to the skin or used in diffusers.