PSA: I just found out that this is misinformation.

I didn't read closely enough. This contains 20% #Ethylbutylacetylaminopropionate (#IR3535) as its active ingredient, not #icaridin!

IR3535 evidently also does not smell but apparently it's not quite as good as icaridin, at least w.r.t. certain kinds of mosquitoes.

That might be tenable but it supposedly also dissolves some plastics, including some synthetic fibres and I don't want to risk damaging my clothes or laptop.

The search continues..

🦟 Can we prove mosquito repellents actually work? What kind is best?

#GregFoot #mosquito #insect #consumer #repellent #DEET #PMD #IR3535 #Picaridin

https://bbc.in/3sjVfYU

BBC Radio 4 - Sliced Bread - Which mosquito repellents are proven to work best?

Greg Foot looks at the different options available to keep mozzies at bay.

BBC