As the weather gets warmer, so do the mosquitoes. And with the threat of diseases like Zika and West Nile, it’s more important than ever to keep these pests at bay. But are the plug-in mosquito repellents that are so popular really safe?
It turns out that most of these repellents are made with a chemical called metofluthrin, which has been linked to health problems like headaches, dizziness, and nausea. So what’s a concerned mosquito-hater to do?
There are some safer alternatives to consider, like mosquito traps and natural repellents. So before you plug in, be sure to read up on the risks and the rewards.