The Allicin Advantage: A Natural Mosquito Repellent? Researchers at Yale University have isolated a compound in garlic, diallyl disulfide, which triggers an immediate rejection response in insects' taste organs.
This compound is responsible for garlic's potency as a mosquito deterrent, and its efficacy has been scientifically validated.
The study's findings are significant not only for public health but also for the environment. Mosquito borne diseases, such as dengue fever and malaria, affect millions worldwide each year.