Hotter temperatures may render natural insect repellents less effective against mosquitoes, according to a new study.
Machine Learning Based Modelling of Human and Insect Olfaction Screens Millions of compounds to Identify Pleasant Smelling Insect Repellents, eLife (2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.95532.1 ...
A study found that heat reduces the effectiveness of natural mosquito repellents like citronella and catnip oil by desensitizing TRPA1, a receptor mosquitoes use to detect irritants. At temperatures ...
So the importance of using an effective mosquito repellent cannot be overstated. When a mosquito bites, its saliva acts like an anaesthetic, preventing you from feeling it. But it's only female ...
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