Lemon Eucalyptus Oil As Effective As DEET, Confirms CDC
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By
Amanda Froelich This is the first time a plant-based mosquito repellent has been endorsed by the CDC.
Whether you loathe mosquito bites or are concerned about illnesses such as malaria and the
Zika virus, it’ll be a necessity to protect yourself from the nagging insects this spring, summer, and fall. Luckily, a
natural remedy exists which is
just as effective as repellents, which contain the pesticide DEET (N,N-diethyl meta-toluamide), and is endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The government organization, located in Atlanta, GA, recently approved a non-toxic, plant-based insect repellent called Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.
MatterMore reports that when the oil of lemon eucalyptus was tested against mosquitos found in the United States, it provided protection similar to repellents containing DEET.
Until recently, concoctions that contain DEET were the
only recommended repellents by the CDC. This is the first time the organization has endorsed a natural,
plant-based alternative.