How Do Mosquitoes Sense DEET
Have you ever heard of the chemical N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide? You may recognize it by its more familiar shorthand name of DEET. This active ingredient is found in the majority of insect repellents to help keep mosquitoes away and it’s been around since about the 1940s.
If you’ve ever watched videos of how mosquitoes “bite” someone, you’ve likely noticed that they don’t so much bite you. Instead, the female mosquito sticks its straw-like mouth called a proboscis to pierce the skin and draw blood. With that in mind, you may be curious if the same approach is used when there is DEET-enhanced repellent applied to human skin.
With DEET, a mosquito may sense it through its feet versus its mouth. The mosquito will become repelled by the smell and taste. Indeed, a mosquito is able to taste things with its proboscis or with its feet. Nature is fascinating!
One way to not have to worry about mosquitoes or DEET is with a mosquito net. Don’t let these annoying critters ruin your spring celebration. Visit our website and find just the right net to protect you and your family.
This update is brought to you by The Relaxation Store. Our range of camping products includes bed canopies, hammocks, and mosquito nets. We also offer a broad range of outdoor products like hanging hammock chairs for use in your yard. Call 866-377-1224 to learn more about our many outdoor and travel products.