Insect Repellents

Insect repellents are products such as solutions or creams that contain substances that prevent insects such as mosquitoes, bed bugs and other arthropods from reaching the skin, bedding, clothing and other surfaces. There are insect repellents and specially electronic mosquito repellents that are not to be applied to body or clothing or surfaces, but are electronic devices that repel mosquitoes by producing sounds. There are also certain natural insect repellents that usually do not have side effects and are easily available. Check the following articles on insect repellents of different types.
  • Is it Safe to Use Insect Repellent When Pregnant?
    Morning sickness, mood swings, humidity, pregnancy and now these insects are getting on to your nerves. Argh! If you are planning to take your vengeance on these tiny bugs with a repellent, don't you want to know if it could also harm to your baby? Find out if it is safe for your unborn. Be informed.
  • Lemongrass Oil as an Insect Repellent
    A natural approach to stop relying on chemical insecticides is using lemongrass oil as an insect deterrent. For the purpose, you can use lemongrass oil alone in diluted concentration, or mix with other carrier oils and skin lotions.
  • Natural Insect Repellent
    Bugged by insects? Need some natural insect repellent? This article will give all the details about how one can get rid of these pests naturally. Read more to learn more...
  • Insect Repellent for Babies
    Insect repellent for babies mostly contain the chemical DEET. However, many parents prefer DEET free repellent for babies. This article will list for you some of the best insect repellent products, of both types, for babies, those which contain 'DEET' and those that are 'DEET' free repellents.