Citronella does a fantastic job of repelling mosquitoes, but it’s just one ingredient in the Good Riddance formula. Mosquitoes tend to think humans taste pretty delicious, so citronella works by masking this scent and making us less appealing.  By itself, it prevents about 50% of mozzie bites and needs reapplying every 2 hours. It’s a […]

Yes, you absolutely can and should use mosquito repellent while pregnant – but you might want to consider which one you choose. Some mosquito-borne viruses such as dengue fever are worsened by pregnancy and can even cause complications with the bub. We don’t want you to take that risk, so it’s extra important to use […]

We love to use the superpowers of plants to naturally repel mosquitoes – and there are plenty of them out there to get the job done. Some of our favourite mosquito repelling plants are: Citronella (it’s the active ingredient cymbopogan spp in our natural insect repellent) Lemon Tea Tree Basil These plants are a fantastic […]

Can you take insect repellent on a plane? Absolutely!  Our insect repellents are a great travel companion and are available in a handy 100mL size so you can keep it in your carry-on bag. Unlike many other repellents, Good Riddance is a cream and not an aerosol so this makes it even easier and safer […]