Summer Shield: Your Guide to a Mosquito-Free Season - AI Podcast

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Briana Mercola

Health & Fitness, Health, Alternative Health

4.6 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Despite limited scientific evidence supporting vitamin B1 as a mosquito repellent, many people report fewer bites when taking it. As a water-soluble vitamin with minimal risk, there’s no harm in trying it
Essential oils from Russian sage, tangerine peel and wild mint have demonstrated strong mosquito-repelling capabilities in studies, with Russian sage matching DEET's effectiveness for up to 135 minutes
Traditional remedies like oils from Hatkora fruit and Anchiri root provide impressive protection lasting over six hours; this makes them viable natural alternatives to chemical repellents
Eliminating standing water around your home is key for mosquito control, as these insects need water to breed and typically don't travel far from their hatching sites
Natural mosquito control strategies include wearing light-colored clothing, installing bat houses and planting repellent herbs like citronella, lavender and marigold near entryways

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0:00.0	Welcome to Dr. Mercola's Cellular Wisdom.
0:04.0	Stay informed with quick, easy-to-listen summaries of our latest articles, perfect for when you're on the go.
0:09.0	No reading required. Subscribe for free at Mercola.com for the latest health insights.
0:14.0	Are you tired of stepping onto your porch only to become instant mosquito bait?
0:20.0	Hello, and welcome to Dr. Mercola's cellular
0:23.0	wisdom. I'm Ethan Foster, and today we're zeroing in on strategies grounded in Dr. Mercola's
0:29.1	latest analysis that can help you keep mosquitoes at bay without relying on harsh synthetics.
0:35.0	I'm Alara Sky, and over the next few minutes, you'll hear clear, evidence-based guidance
0:40.0	on vitamin B1, essential oils like Russian sage and tangerine peel, traditional herbal
0:45.5	blends, and practical steps you can apply around your home so you can enjoy summer evenings
0:50.6	without constant swatting.
0:52.6	Let's start with a question that frustrates nearly everyone listening.
0:56.0	Why do you get singled out while the person next to you escapes unscathed?
1:00.0	What does Dr. Mercola's review tell us about the factors that make you especially appealing to these persistent insects?
1:07.0	Your individual scent profile, body chemistry, and even what you ate earlier in the day, shape
1:12.8	how mosquitoes perceive you. Some people naturally emit odors that announce a ready meal, while
1:17.9	others smell less enticing. That variation explains why you can be covered in bites, while
1:23.4	your friend remains untouched. One remedy that continues to circulate is thiamine, better known as vitamin B1.
1:31.3	Listeners keep asking whether a simple daily supplement can make them invisible to mosquitoes.
1:36.5	How strong is the evidence behind that claim?
1:39.3	Although many people swear it works, controlled studies tell a mixed story.
1:43.6	A 2022 scoping review covering eight
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