FAQs
How to use a mosquito patch?
Here’s how you may use mosquito patches. Peel off the mosquito repellent stickers and apply them on kid's clothes, cots, prams, or school bags. These patches have an adhesive quality of 3M tape that can be pasted on any item close to your kid.
How does Mosquito Patch work?
A mosquito patch is an insect repellent that contains a mix of natural oils that make your body's scent unattractive to mosquitoes. These oils also have a strong odor of theirs and it is something that mosquitos and insects do not like. We recommend you use a safe and natural mosquito patch like the one offered by Mamaearth. Its Mosquito Patch is a powerful blend of Citronella, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, and Lemon Oil and is applied to kids' clothes, cots, or anything near them. Ideal for outdoor activities, these patches efficiently protect the human body from the mosquitoes that cause Malaria, Dengue, and Chikungunya.
What is a Mosquito Repellent patch?
A mosquito repellent patch is an easy-to-use sticker, offering great protection from mosquitoes. These patches come with a backing that peels to reveal a sticky surface that can be pasted anywhere on clothes, bags, cots, etc.
Where to buy a Mosquito patch?
You can buy the Mamaearth Mosquito patch on Amazon or visit Mamaearth's website to buy these mosquito repellent stickers in India. It would not leave any residue after removal.
Where do you paste a mosquito patch?
Mosquito patches can be pasted on kids' clothes, cots, or any item near to them.
Where All Can I Apply The Patch?
Patches can be applied on any clean surface like clothes, bags, bottles, prams, or cots.
Can It Be Used On The Face?
Though it is safe, we do not recommend using it on the skin.
When Should It Be Applied?
Apply the patch as you step out of the house. Indoors, it can be applied at any point in time.
How Often Can I Use This?
Repeat application every 8-10 hours.
How to Remove the patch?
Gently peel the patch from a corner and move it away in one gentle swipe. In case it is stuck, use some warm water to loosen the adhesive. If it is stuck on the child’s skin, again, use some warm water to loosen the adhesive.
Do natural mosquito repellent patches really work?
Yes, natural mosquito repellent patches work well for keeping harmful mosquitoes away. Kids prefer to wear these since they are adorable. At the same time, they work as well as any citronella product. These include essential oils from plants used in these stickers or patches to keep mosquitoes away. One such fantastic example is Mamaearth Natural Mosquito Repellent Patches. To keep kids safe from mosquito bites, these contain Citronella, Lemon, Eucalyptus, and Peppermint Oils. The package information states they offer protection for a maximum of 72 hours. It is simple to apply the stickers to the skin, clothes, or bed.
Are mosquito patches safe for babies?
It is not appropriate to adhere a patch to the baby's skin or garment. Ideally, they should be placed near the little one but out of reach. It is not advisable to use DEET or picaridin patches on children under two months of age.
What can I put on my baby to keep mosquitoes away?
Repellants should not be used on babies under two months of age. Instead, make them wear clothes that cover as much of their exposed skin as you can, along with mosquito netting. For infants older than two months, you can apply insect repellent containing up to 30% DEET, picaridin, or IR3535. It is recommended to use Mamaearth Natural Mosquito Repellent Patches, which are beneficial for treating harmful dengue mosquitoes.
What are the side effects of mosquito patches?
There are a few common side effects of applying mosquito-repellent patches, which include inflammation, skin irritation, skin rashes, itching, etc. However, you may easily avoid such shortcomings if you opt for a safe and gentle mosquito-repellent patch, like the one offered by Mamaearth. It features four natural oils- Citronella, Lemon, Eucalyptus, and Lemon that repel bugs without causing any rashes or other side effects.