Common mosquito repellent products

1. Pyrethrins

Disk-mounted mosquito coils, electric mosquito repellent liquids, mosquito coil tablets, insecticide sprays, etc., these are the most traditional and commonly used repellents. The most effective mosquito repellent is pyrethroid mosquito repellent products. Their main ingredients are various types of pyrethroids, which are a class of highly efficient, easily degradable synthetic pesticides.

Threat repellent products are relatively safe for humans and dogs, but are highly toxic to cats. This is because cats lack glucuronidase in their bodies and have poor liver detoxification and metabolism. The exact toxic dose of pyrethroids in cats is currently unknown, but there is evidence that pyrethroids accumulate in nervous tissue. Therefore, even low concentrations of pyrethroid repellents for daily use are not recommended for households with cats.

2.DEET type

DEET, commonly known as DEET, is currently the most powerful anti-mosquito weapon and is also the main active ingredient in most mosquito repellent sprays on the market. The main chemical components of DEET indicate that it is toxic if swallowed and is irritating to the eyes, respiratory tract, and skin. It is recommended that infants and young children avoid using it. Clinical animal experiments have shown ingestion toxicity to dogs, rabbits, and rats. Studies have mentioned that when cats ingest large doses of DEET due to licking, the following toxic reactions may occur: drooling, staggering, epilepsy, vomiting, and lack of appetite. Therefore, families with pets should try to avoid using mosquito repellent products containing DEET at home.

3. Essential oils

Mosquito repellents with essential oils as the main active ingredients mainly include certain mosquito repellent sprays, mosquito repellent scented candles, essential oils, etc. Purified plant essential oils contain a large amount of phenolic substances, which are relatively safe for dogs, but are difficult for cats to metabolize. Whether they penetrate into the skin when used externally or accidentally ingested, cats will be harmed. Therefore, families with dogs can use this type of mosquito repellent products as appropriate, while families with cats should avoid using them.

4. Toilet water

The general formula of toilet water is 70~75% ethanol + about 20% water + 2~5% various extracts. Alcohol has a strong effect on cats, and the smell of toilet water is highly irritating to both dogs and cats. In addition, there are no clinical data on the commonly added ingredients such as borneol and snake gall extract in toilet water, and their toxicity is unknown. So it is not recommended to use.

How to safely repel mosquitoes in homes with pets

1. Traditional physical mosquito repellent methods such as hanging mosquito nets and installing screens on windows

Homes with pets must install screens and check for damage. Use mosquito nets on the bed. This type of mosquito repellent is the most traditional and directly effective method of physical mosquito repellent. However, mosquito nets cannot take care of your pets.

2. DriveMosquito collars and bracelets

If mosquitoes are rampant at home or outdoors, you can use mosquito repellent collars and bracelets with essential oils as active ingredients if necessary. At the same time, you need to always pay attention to prevent pets from biting the collar and ingesting the essential oils. , there is still some danger in ingesting essential oils by mistake.

3. Mosquito repellent lamp

The principle of the mosquito repellent lamp is to use light and airflow to attract mosquitoes. When a mosquito approaches, the fan will suck it into the mosquito storage box below, causing the mosquito to dehydrate and die. Purely physical methods of killing mosquitoes are relatively safe.

4. Mosquito repellent plants

You can place or cultivate mosquito repellent plants that are non-toxic to pets at home. For example, catnip has a very good repellent effect on mosquitoes, and it can also drive cat owners crazy. It repels mosquitoes and gains favor from cats at the same time, killing two birds with one stone.