How to Protect Your Family from Mozzies at Home and Abroad

We’ve all been there, finally winding down on holiday or enjoying a garden BBQ when that all-too-familiar itch starts. Mosquitoes and other insects aren’t just a nuisance, they can carry diseases like Dengue or West Nile Virus, depending on where you are in the world. Protecting your family shouldn’t feel like a chore, which is why we’ve pulled together our best tips (and our foolproof 4-step protection system!) to help you stay bite-free at home and while travelling.

Step 1: Do your research

Before you pack your bags or plan that countryside picnic, take five minutes to check for any insect-borne disease warnings in the area. Many government health sites provide up-to-date advice. For international travel, check if vaccines (like Yellow Fever) are recommended or required. Prevention begins before you even leave the house.

Step 2: Pack smart

If you're travelling, bring breathable, light-coloured clothing that covers arms and legs, especially during dusk and dawn when mozzies love to feed. Don’t forget your insect repellent, our room refresher for your hotel room, and mosquito nets if you're staying somewhere rural. For day trips or festivals? Keep a pocket-sized spray or lotion in your bag.

Step 3: Use our 4-step protection system

At incognito®, we make protecting your family simple:

1. Body Care First – Cleanse with our body care range, such as the Hair & Body Wash or the Luxury Loofah, made with ingredients that make you less attractive to bugs.
2. Apply Repellent – Choose from our 100% natural sprays, lotions or roll-ons. Clinically proven to be 100% effective* for up to 4 hours.
3. Extra Protection – Use our optional insect repellent bracelet or necklace which creates an extra barrier to insects.
4. Room Protection – Use incognito® incense sticks or our room refresher to keep the mozzies out of your space.

Step 4: Stay aware at home

You don’t need to be in the tropics to get bitten. Mosquitoes in the UK are increasing, and they can carry viruses too. Remove standing water in your garden, keep windows screened, and apply repellent on warm evenings.