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Because mosquito-repellent incense is poisonous, what is the best alternative for exterminating mosquitoes?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Repellent: If you are looking for a more natural repellent for mosquitoes consider citronella, lemon eucalyptus oil, soybean oil, geranium oil, clove oil or fennel. These will help to repell mosquitoes but will not exterminate them.

Answered 2/21/2013

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