Unfortunately, all the theory gets murky when we look at the (scarce) scientific research on the topic. When buying partner items like this one, your contract of sale will be with our Range Plus Partner instead of The Range.

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We found another breakthrough incense insect study from the Department of Environmental Biology. (Canada.) The study found that citronella candles and citronella helped reduce mosquito bites. Natural insect-repelling-incense contain organic compounds that mosquitoes and other insects abhor such as lemongrass, rosemary, or citronella. Others may contain synthetic insect repellentssuch as metofluthrin.

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These mosquito coils are perfect for porches, patios, and other semi-confined areas. Each mosquito coil burns for around four hours and helps protect a 10-by-10 area from mosquitos. The incense coils have a country-fresh scent. One of our absolute favourites, this incense came extremely close to taking our top spot. With over 300 years of incense manufacturing expertise, we guarantee you won't be able to get enough of Shoyeido's high-quality Japanese incense.

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Burning natural incense may help you reduce the number of insects in your surroundings, as well as the number of bites. The experiments show that mosquitoes try to avoid smoke from herbal incense mixes. The first thing I would like to point out is that if you live in an area where malaria other mosquito-borne disease is present, never rely on incense only to protect you! And – always follow the safety instructionsfor any mosquito repellent or incense that you use. Period! But, the results weren’t dramatic. Citronella candles helped lessen mosquito bites by around 42%. Citronella incense helped manage mosquito bites by roughly 24%. Better than nothing. I’ll take it!Let us know in the comments – and if you have a top-secret natural mosquito repellentidea that works? Please share! One of the most recent studies we found on insect repellent incense comes from the Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. The research team combined dried herbs such as pyrethrum flower head, Acorus, benzoin, camphor, and neem leaves. Don’t put burning incense where it may be accessible to pets or kids or moving draperies or objects The theory goes like this. Insects, especially those that feed on blood, have olfactory organsto target their victims. Specific aromas such as mint, citronella, and basil are well-known mosquito deterrents and one of the reasons that people plant them in their gardens.

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When buying partner items like this one, your contract of sale will be with our Range Plus Partner instead of us. To make it simple: when you burn things in your home, it unavoidably produces a certain amount of indoor air pollution. However, the more compounds – the greater is the risk of breathing in harmful chemicals – especially synthetics!However, in ordinary circumstances, incense can at least help. In an indoor space, burning incense will undoubtedly be more efficient than outside. All in all, it seems that using traditionally used herbs and oils can and do repel the mosquitoes. Still, the study fails to prove the technique’s usefulness in real-life situations with free-flying mosquitoes or provide some reliable statistics from the volunteer part of the study. Read More – Does Smoke Keep Mosquitoes Away? What About Essential Oils? Or Fire? The Science on Incense Insect Repellents The study’s abstract statementconcludes that their polyherbal incense is a very effective insect repellent. Yes! Add to that the risk of exposure to volatile chemicals that may damage your health. I don’t think the unproven effects are worth the proven risk.