Their hum disturbs us sleep, their bites can be annoying as painful, and sometimes even dangerous: the mosquitoise They are unfortunately our travel companions in the summer season, but how to keep them away? The Altroconsumo association tested a series of brands of repellents for mosquitoes, in various formats – from the spray to wipes, lotions and gel – and has drawn up one classification in order of quality, but without neglecting the price differences.
What are the backlands for mosquitoes
First of all, it is necessary to specify what are the repellents: Unlike insecticides, which are used for the environment (both internal and external) and kill mosquitoes, the repellent apply on the skin and keep them far away. The repellents contain active ingredients that do not kill mosquitoes (as insecticides do), but apply on the skin or clothes to keep them away because these substances act with different mechanisms: they disorientate the mosquitoes that cannot locate us, make our smells less attractive or even repulsive, still explains Altroconsumo.
