One woman shared the all-natural mosquito repellent which she 'swears by' after trying 'every single commercial product' - and it's sent TikTok into a frenzy Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Don't let those pesky mosquitoes spoil your summer fun - try this potent yet completely natural spray! You might not be aware that Tuesday (August 20) is actually World Mosquito Day, which commemorates the momentous discovery by British doctor Sir Ronald Ross who identified in 1897 that female mosquitoes are the carriers of malaria among humans. Although science has significantly progressed since then, offering a remedy to the disease, we still face the annual nuisance of mosquitoes buzzing about and causing annoying bites. Many available repellents contain harsh chemicals that can be harmful to inhale, leaving you to choose between being bitten or struggling for air.
However, there's an easier method to keep these irritating insects at bay. Contrary Mary took to TikTok to demonstrate her go-to homemade repellent which she wholeheartedly endorses. She explained: "I have bought every single commercial product you could for mosquito repellency because I get eaten alive.
"Apparently I have delicious blood...
Nothing works and I'm in South Florida and it's really bad, especially around this time of year." W.