How Do Mosquito Repellent Bands Work?

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Most bracelets rely on 100% natural plant oil to fight mosquitoes. Such new products come with small refill packs or sprays that contain active repellents.

So you can use them more than once – just buy a cheap refill spray and you’re good to go.

  • The most common types of bracelets use a combination of oils from citronella, lavender, and peppermint to keep small critters at bay. There is no DEET in them.
  • The smell of such natural oils is known to repel pests – and you don’t have to apply them directly to your skin. This is great for all those who are afraid of skin allergies.
  • Also, the bracelets are adjustable to fit everyone… children, pregnant women, and even pets. Overall they are less thick and easier to spray than repellents.

You will see a strong citronella smell with the most repellent bracelets. It is essential that mosquitoes are kept at bay so that some are prepared for the smell. Luckily they never smell unpleasant and you will get used to it very quickly.

Bracelets last between several days and weeks until they gradually lose their effectiveness (because the active ingredient is consumed). Once implemented there is no need to worry about further maintenance, cleaning, or other things. You just put the bracelets and forget about them.

The most important difference is that the former one comes with a natural repellent spray – thus you can use it for a long time and you won’t have to throw it away. Other options are single-use only. You must bin them after consuming the active ingredient.

Honestly … it’s not a big deal because they are cheap and you have to replace them for the last time sometime. They all have a notable citronella odor. Not everyone will like it – but it is tolerable.

They work – but they have their own limitations

At first, I noticed that mosquitoes did not like the smell … I was infuriated less often and they often decided to leave me alone. Each bracelet seemed to be somewhat effective against mosquitoes. It is difficult to say which is the best option as all of them performed equally.

However, none of them guaranteed 100% security.

This was all the more true, as more flying critters were moving around. Unfortunately, none of the bracelets offered full protection everywhere. Despite wearing them I was bitten a lot of times – especially around my ankles.

 Therefore I still recommend you rely on topical mosquito repellents as they are very reliable against mosquito-borne diseases. One is enough to cut, so it is best to select a repellent that is as effective as possible.

However, from my experience mosquito repellent bracelets can provide limited protection in low-risk environments.

They are definitely better than nothing. I noticed that they kept mosquitoes at bay in less affected areas. Although I do not want to trust them in high-risk vectors, they can be an option for all those who do not encounter hundreds of mosquitoes.

Before you consider buying one, I recommend you check out natural mosquito repellents – many of them scientifically proven to work against mosquitoes … and some of them from all-natural sources Huh.

That said, many customers seem very satisfied with the anti-mosquito bracelet.

Each of the 3 reviewed products received 4 stars (and hundreds of reviews). I personally like the repellent in most cases, but the bracelets seem to fit the needs of many people. If you are one of those people, consider being one.

If you buy a mosquito repellent bands

Okay, after clarifying that there may be some better options out there – what are the reasons for buying such devices with limited security?

In my opinion, there were several scenarios where DEET sprays are less frequent. Although they are the best choice for high-risk vectors such as wetlands, the application is not always easy.

  • Maybe you just want to move quickly and you can’t bother with the oily screen on your skin.
  • Your children are licking their fingers and hands so that you do not use potentially harmful chemicals on their skin. A bracelet may be a safe option in such a case.
  • You mainly use it indoors where you do not suffer from hundreds of small blood donors. A simple bracelet can provide adequate protection during your stay in the house.
  • You are planning to do some tedious outdoor activity – too much sweat can reduce the effectiveness of a spray and also damage your gear (DEET reacts with plastic).

In some cases – as mentioned above – mosquito repellent bracelets are a worthwhile option.

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