[is mosquito repellent useful?] is mosquito repellent useful or not?

Many friends will raise mosquito repellent grass at home, because the special smell emitted by mosquito repellent grass can repel mosquitoes. So is mosquito repellent really useful? Maybe some friends don't know much about this, so let's get to know it together.

Is mosquito repellent useful?

Mosquito repellent grass, also known as geranium, is a perennial herb, which is cultivated by introducing citronellal from citronella into geranium through gene fusion technology. Pelargonium is a volatile plant. Under normal circumstances, the plant volatilizes its own odor molecules through photosynthesis. Citronellal itself has a prominent effect on mosquitoes, and this substance is at work in many mosquito repellent products. It follows the smell of geranium molecules into the air, to drive mosquitoes, purify the air.

The smell emitted by "mosquito repellent grass" is a fresh lemon smell. In the range of survival temperature (1~40℃), the higher the temperature, the stronger the smell. This smell is not liked by mosquitoes, so one or two pots placed indoors can play a certain role in repelling mosquitoes.

Notes on mosquito repellent placement

Citronellal in "Mosquito Repellent Grass" is not toxic, basically harmless to the human body, and can be placed at home with confidence. However, due to the small concentration of volatile gases, only a few pots of "mosquito repellent grass" mosquito repellent effect is not significant, want to rely on it completely away from mosquitoes may be disappointed.

Since one or two pots of "mosquito repellent grass" are not enough for gas concentration, can we put more pots at home? Of course, the answer is no. If it is placed too densely, the strong smell does make the mosquito repellent effect better, but it is also easy to bring discomfort to people, and it will also cause headaches, nausea and other reactions in serious cases.

Remind everyone not to put mosquito repellent grass in the bedroom in order to repel mosquitoes, should be placed in the indoor vent, otherwise it will cause indoor hypoxia. In addition, allergic to plant aroma should not be placed mosquito repellent grass. In 10 square meters of space, put one or two "mosquito repellent grass" can be, at the same time, it is best to maintain indoor air circulation. "Mosquito repellent grass" effect is not big enough, can use mosquito nets, window screens and other mosquito control means to make up for.

The function of mosquito repellent

Ecological mosquito repellent: mosquito repellent vanilla is rich in citronellal, citronellol and other aromatic natural essential oils with mosquito repellent effect. Plants and leaves belong to natural huge "evaporators". Citronellal (alcohol) of mosquito repellent vanilla is continuously released into the air to achieve mosquito repellent purpose.

Purify the air: Mosquito repellent vanilla has a strong respiratory system, gas exchange is much larger than other plants. It inhales carbon dioxide and releases oxygen, which can effectively purify the air; at the same time, its unique adsorption ability can effectively reduce dust and harmful substances in the air.

Refreshing, anti-fatigue: the light lemon fragrance emitted by mosquito repellent vanilla indoors makes people feel refreshed; the citronellal (alcohol) released by the human body produces chemical reaction after inhalation, which can relieve tension and pressure, and has the effect of resisting depression and reducing fatigue; the effect is more obvious after spraying water on the leaves.

Notice of mosquito repellent cultivation

1, soil, mosquito repellent grass like sunny, well-ventilated environment, especially afraid of soil water, loose sandy loam is appropriate, to prevent improper watering caused alkalization.

2, light: should be placed in the sun during the day, the sun should pay attention to appropriate shade.

3, reproduction: often used sowing, cutting, the latter in spring and autumn survival rate is high.

4. Change pots and prune: Mosquito repellent grows fast. It needs to change pots and increase soil and fertilizer once a year. Usually, in early spring from February to early March, strong pruning is carried out first. Only 3 lateral buds are left for each branch, and then the pots are removed, and the surrounding old roots are removed.

For mosquito repellent grass related introduction here, I believe after reading, we have a certain understanding of mosquito repellent grass. If a friend wants to breed mosquito repellent grass, you can refer to the relevant knowledge points I introduced to you.