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Whether you loathe mosquito bites or are concerned about illnesses such as malaria and the Zika virus<\/a>, it\u2019ll be a necessity to protect yourself from the nagging insects this spring, summer, and fall. Luckily, a natural remedy <\/a>exists which is just<\/i> 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).<\/p>\n

The government organization, located in Atlanta, GA, recently approved a non-toxic, plant-based insect repellant called Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. MatterMore <\/i>reports<\/a> that when the oil of lemon eucalyptus was tested against mosquitos found in the United States, it provided protection similar to repellents containing DEET.<\/p>\n

Until recently, concoctions that contain DEET were the only<\/b> recommended repellents by the CDC. This is the first time the organization has endorsed a natural, plant-based alternative.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Oil of lemon eucalyptus is similar in composition to menthol and can be extracted naturally from eucalyptus leaves and twigs. In addition, the oil doesn\u2019t<\/i> leave the user with an oily feel or the unpleasant smell of DEET products.<\/p>\n

However, there are other reasons to be wary of utilizing products which contain the pesticide. When Dr. Mohammed Abou-Donia of Duke University studied lab animals\u2019 performance of neurobehavioral tasks requiring muscle coordination<\/a>, he found that the animals exposed to the equivalent of average human doses of DEET performed far<\/i> worse than untreated animals.<\/p>\n

DEET toxicity among children is a very real concern, as well. On the CDC’s website, it is noted that the pesticide may result in lethargy, headaches, tremors, involuntary movements, seizure<\/a>s, and convulsions, though the amount that led to this toxicity was unreported.<\/p>\n

With a homemade repellent using lemon eucalyptus oil, however, you’ll have no reason to be concerned about insidious side effects<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What are your thoughts?<\/em> Please comment below<\/strong> and share this news!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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