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Squito Stickers Features & BenefitsUpdated 2 years ago

Made with Natural Citronella Oil

  • Proven to naturally repel mosquitos 
  • Natural and toxic-free
  • Pesticide-free 
  • DEET-Free formulation
  • Suitable for kids 3 years old and above
  • Natural pleasant scent
  • Citronella Oil 

No Skin Contact Needed

  • Can be placed on clothes, hats, bags, strollers, tents, or anywhere near you

Up to 72 Hours of Protection

  • No need for constant reapplication
  • All-day and night protection

For Indoor and Outdoor Use

  • Perfect for pool days, camping, hiking, or any other outdoor and indoor activities.

Comes in Plain and Fun Animal Print Designs

  • Fun animal prints to match kids’ outfits and plain design for a more discreet mosquito protection

Comes in 2 variants: For Adults and For Kids

  • Kids variant has fun and colorful animal prints design 
  • Adult variants come in a plain green color.
  • There is no difference in the formulation/efficacy between the two variants 

Protects from itchy bites, diseases, and viruses from mosquitoes

  • Only female mosquitoes bite people and animals to get a blood meal. Female mosquitoes need a blood meal to produce eggs.
  • The exact insect repellency mechanism in products that work by affecting the olfactory sensitivity of arthropods is still largely unknown. However, research suggests that DEET, botanical extract-based formulations, and the like work by modulating an insect’s odor-sensing ability. 

“The attractants for female mosquitoes include carbon dioxide and lactic acid present in sweat, and the resulting odor is recognized by chemoreceptors present in their antennae [...] Insects detect specific scents via odorant receptors (ORx), which form complexes with coreceptors (Orco) that act as ion channels. When an odorant binds to an ORx, the Orco ion channel is opened, ultimately activating a sensory neuron that detects the odor [...].” 

When a substance (Citronella oil molecules in the case of product) that disrupts this detection is present, arthropods may be discouraged from landing and biting human skin. 

  • Non-toxic 
  • Made with 100% natural Citronella oil
  • Can be placed on any clothing item/area immediately near user
  • DEET-Free
    • Note that although DEET is historically one of the most effective arthropod-repellents, it is known to cause adverse reactions on skin


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