Johnson's creamy baby oil is good for mosquitoes, does it Repel Mosquitoes?

People try everything they can to keep the mosquitoes at bay.Not all of the remedies we have seen for repelling mosquitoes are proven to be effective.A common remedy is using Johnson & Johnson's baby oil.The pros at Mosquito Squad are here to answer a question we hear a lot: does baby oil keep mosquitoes away?

There is a mineral oil in baby oil.Many parents use it to care for their baby.Some people use baby oil to keep mosquitoes away.The oil makes it hard for insects to bite your skin or suffocate you.People say that mosquitoes may avoid landing on oily surfaces.

Several mothers say that baby oil is a safe and effective way to prevent mosquitoes from biting.The commenters on the natural family blog say they have had success with homemade mosquito repellers, including baby oil.

Many people say that creamy baby oil is effective in keeping mosquitoes away.The fast absorbing cream is non-greasy.Many older children and adults use it to keep mosquitoes away.

ABC 13 in Houston asked their fans on Facebook to share their favorite mosquito repelling secrets.Two women say that Johnson and Johnson baby oil keeps mosquitoes away.

There is no factual evidence that baby creamy oil works to repel mosquitoes.

According to the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, oil can kill mosquitos if it is found on the surface of the water where they are living.The oil forms a barrier and effectively drowns any aquatic insects that need air to breathe.The effectiveness of baby oil against adult mosquitoes is not mentioned.

A study done in 1990 by a senior biology student at the University of Notre Dame found that baby oil did not repel mosquitoes.From May to July, different repellents were tested.The study found that mineral oil did not repel mosquitoes.citronella candles, insect barriers, bug shield, mosquito hawk, and Skeeter Beater were some of the ineffective repellencies.