Do you actually know what’s in the commercial can of mosquito repellent you are spraying all over yourself and your kids? Have you ever read the terrifying effects of DEET, the active ingredient in most commercial mosquito repellents? These are some pretty scary questions. Summer is basically here and so are the skeeters. These insects are truly the bane of humanity’s existence. Their bites create itchy bumps that last weeks, and if you scratch them too much they can scar. And they are also very well known for spreading disease. Basically, we friggin’ hate mosquitos. 

This hatred for these tiny flying nuisances is wildly shared amongst us humans and thus has a community has blossomed discussing how to avoid them. TikTok is a beautiful place for communities and this mosquito-hating one has found a great home here. Many people, professionals and just fellow people who just want to enjoy the outdoors without being attacked, have been posting their DIY tips, tricks, and hacks that help keep the mosquitos away from them. All DEET free and completely transparent on the ingredients. Plus, they’re all super easy and cheap to do yourself! So let’s not become the three course meal for these evil tiny winged monsters this summer and learn from these TikToks below. We ain’t messing around this year!