Mosquito repellent – it’s one of those things we use every summer without thinking too much about it. But what’s in mosquito repellent? One ingredient you may have heard of is DEET – it’s found in many insect repellents and while it does the job, there are a host of undesirable side effects that come […]

The dreaded mosquito. One of the banes of the Australian summer. And every year, barbecuers across Australia ask – how do we repel mosquitoes outdoors? There are a few things you can do to discourage mosquitoes from hanging around and to make yourself a less appealing target. Remove sources of standing water Mosquitoes love a […]

The thought of mosquitos buzzing around your head while you’re enjoying the great outdoors is enough to send most people running for cover. While a personal insect repellent is the most effective way to prevent mosquito bites, there are things you can do to prevent mosquito bites without relying on repellent. The following steps can […]

Mosquitoes can be frustrating to deal with indoors, but there are a few things you can do help stop the problem.  Ideally, you want to stop mosquitoes getting inside in the first place. If you have well-maintained fly screens and a consistent habit of keeping doors closed (especially around twilight), it will go a long […]

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 […]