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How safe are mosquito coils?

Posted by Esther Gay on March 29, 2021

We’ve all had to use it once before, in mosquito swarmed places such as camps. While we all know that mosquito coils basically repel the mosquitoes around it, not many of us know exactly what the dangers of using this device can bring. Is there a safer natural alternative to this toxic solution?

How does Citronella repel mosquitoes?

Posted by Esther Gay on February 3, 2021

A key active ingredient in Incognito® Mosquito Repellent is an essential oil called Citronella. Within Citronella is the active compound PMD (p-menthane-3,8-diol), which is recommended by WHO, NHS and Public Health England. What makes our key ingredient stand out from other mosquito repellents available in the market is that we offer a more concentrated form of PMD called Citrepel 75. This higher PMD grade level has been proven to notably increase the efficacy of the PMD itself, ensuring a longer-lasting better protection against mosquitoes. On top of its effectiveness, purer PMD also results in significantly reducing irritant impurities that...

5 Tips to Protect your Loved Ones from Dengue

Posted by Esther Gay on July 30, 2020

In the week ending 4 July 2020, 1454 new Dengue Cases were reported. Based on the data provided by the Ministry of Health, the number of dengue cases is expected to continue rising for a while. The female Aeges aegypti is the main carrier for the Dengue virus. This breed of mosquitos are generally smaller compared to their counterparts and are easily recognized by the white stripes on their legs. They tend to thrive in the urban environment, which is also known as, our homes. NEA mentioned that about 60% of the breeding areas are found in homes. During the circuit breaker, there was a 5-time increase in...