The Mosquito-Wipes Anti-insect Wipe is a disposable wipe containing citronella oil, aloe vera and vitamin e. It is sold in packs of ten wipes.
I’m liking
I used these wipes while holidaying in Niue during the wet season when mosquitoes were plentiful. These wipes make it very easy and quick to apply the citronella oil evenly to your whole body. I am quite small so three or four wipes was enough for my whole body but a larger person might need to use more wipes.
The wipes left my skin feeling nice and smooth (that could be the aloe vera and vitamin e) and not greasy at all.
Things that made me go hmmmm
While the individual packets of wipes are quite small, if you were going to use these as your primary method of insect control over a period of a week or two, you would need quite a few packets which could be quite bulky if travelling.
I was still bitten by some mosquitoes after using these wipes. However, I should note that I have yet to find any mosquito repellent that is 100% effective.
The conclusion
These wipes would suit people who prefer a deet free approach to mosquito control. They are probably best used for occasional exposure to mosquitoes (e.g. kept in the car glove box for protection on a day trip).
