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• When a mosquito coil is burned, the coil's active ingredient will evaporate with the smoke and help to repel or kill mosquitoes.
• Formula. Mortein "Insect Seeking Fly Spray" uses the active ingredients Allethrin (2.09 g/kg) and Resmethrin (0.39 g/kg), both Pyrethroid neuro-toxins. One study found an association between exposure to pyrethroids and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disor
• The main advantage of mosquito coils are that they allow you to repel or kill mosquitoes without the need to put anything onto your skin. Even if the mosquitoes are not killed, the smoke will confuse them thus reducing the chances of them biting you.