Are smokeless mosquito coils poisonous?

Mosquito coils are a method of repelling mosquitoes that every family may use in the summer, because this method can help us repel mosquitoes and prevent mosquito bites. However, there are many types of mosquito coils, so we must choose regular and non-toxic ones. Now many people use smokeless mosquito coils, so do you know whether smokeless mosquito coils are toxic? Let’s go and take a look.

In recent years, most mosquito repellent products on the market have been advertised for their environmental friendliness and safety to the human body. Many mosquito coils that previously had pungent odors and thick smoke have now been changed to smokeless and odorless or herbal scents. Some manufacturers have even added traditional folk mosquito repellent plant ingredients such as mugwort to their products.

Regarding the promotion of "natural" ingredients, the Nanjing Industry and Commerce Department clearly pointed out that although mosquito repellent products are "smokeless and odorless" on the surface, their invisible toxicity is still unavoidable.

The industrial and commercial department reminds citizens that if there are elderly people, pregnant women, or children at home, it is best not to use electric mosquito coils, sprays, liquid mosquito coils, etc. when choosing mosquito repellent products. Because the respiratory resistance of these special groups is weak, it is best to use physical mosquito repellent methods such as installing screens, hanging mosquito nets, and using electric mosquito swatters.

Mosquitoes are more active at 28-30 degrees Celsius. When turning on the air conditioner, adjusting the temperature to below 25 degrees Celsius can effectively avoid mosquitoes. In addition, in terms of diet, you can eat more garlic and foods containing vitamin B to reduce the acidic concentration of sweat discharged from the body, which helps to repel mosquitoes.

Any kind of mosquito coil, as long as it can repel mosquitoes, may contain some ingredients that may threaten our health. Therefore, if we want to reduce the adverse effects on our health caused by mosquito coils, we still need to pay attention to the correct usage method and purchase regular and qualified mosquito coils.