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nushka | March 31, 2009 11:06 PM | in Health

Which are the best of the natural insect repellents? Are they cheaper than chemicals?

Consider all types of natural repellents, even certain types of food.

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BEST ANSWER chosen by asker | onlineherbalist | April 01, 2009 10:53 PM

There are some excellent natural insect repellents made with essential oils, which are plant-derived. They may or may not be cheaper but you can definitely find effective, safe and well-priced brands out there - your local health food store is a good place to start, or see the link below. They'll usually contain essential oils such as citronella (also added to those outdoor candles for mosquitoes when camping), geranium, catnip, lemongrass and clove, among others. While these are generally considered quite safe and effective, use with caution on young children and animals and just make sure to read any warnings. These are usually best applied to clothing, risking less sensitivity on the skin. Although they're natural, of course there's a chance that, like with anything, there can be irritation or sensitivity.

here's a list from drugstore.com:
http://bit.ly/30UfLQ
and you can read reviews - I like the All Terrain brand.

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Thank you very much. This is exactly what I was looking for.

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