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JOY Drive

4 Feb 2025

Dr Daniel Eldridge: Mosquito Repellants

Consumer Affairs, Environment, Personal Safety

Dr Daniel Eldridge: Mosquito Repellants

Mosquitoes can leave behind itchy bites and, in some cases, can transmit serious diseases.

So, why do mosquitoes find some people more attractive than others? How do popular repellents like DEET and citronella work? And are those so-called “natural” alternatives effective?

Guest: Dr Daniel Eldridge, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at Swinburne University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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