This citrus‑scented tree oil kept mosquitoes at bay for nearly four hours

Photo: Litsea cubeba (Mountain Litsea) [Kadoorie Farm, Hong Kong] Photo credit: HQ Flower Guide / Ah Qiao KHQ via Flickr. CC BY-SA 2.0. Article by  Sayan Tribedi. Science X – July 18, 2026. Research article: Scientific Reports.

Mosquitoes have posed a threat to human beings since time immemorial. They not only disturb sleep by their incessant buzzing but have also been carriers of deadly diseases. In combating the transmission of diseases via mosquitoes, insect repellents play an important role. However, chemical mosquito repellents that have active substances such as DEET and allethrin may cause rashes, irritation in the eyes, and may even cause breathing problems such as asthma. […]

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