Mosquitoes are repelled by the smell of vanilla.

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Is it true that mosquitoes are repelled by the smell of vanilla?

No. A Cleveland Clinic health article directly addresses the claim and states that vanilla extract is not a reliable mosquito repellent, describing it as masking rather than repelling and recommending DEET or picaridin instead. No retrieved item supports vanilla as an effective repellent.

Verdict: REFUTED · 0 sources for, 1 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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Facebook. (n.d.). health.clevelandclinic.org. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/does-vanilla-extract-mosquito-repellent-work

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