Discover the fascinating factory process behind one of the most commonly used mosquito repellents in the world—mosquito coils, also known as katoris. In this video, we take you inside a ...

Mosquito coils and their role in killing or repelling mosquitoes has been well studied. Despite differences between the chemical constituents of products and the ways in which they are tested, ...

Those mosquito coils are called katori senkō (mosquito-killing incense), and like you, I strongly associate them with summer in Japan, right up there with kakikōri (shaved ice) and the Koshien ...

Outside, you can hang a mosquito coil. These work by heating and vaporizing its active ingredient, such as an insecticide, that can repel or potentially kill mosquitoes. Dr.

Each coil can also emit PM2.5, or airborne particles less than 2.5 micrometers wide, in amounts equivalent to those released by 137 cigarettes. Particles that small can carry toxic compounds deep ...

Inhaling smoke emitted by mosquito coils and incense sticks is not only harmful to the lungs, but can also cause cancer, said Sundeep Salvi, director of Chest Research Foundation, Pune, here on ...

While most traditional mosquito coils smell more medicinal than anything, the Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten Mosquito Coil uses different, more fragrant aromas to ward off pesky mosquitos. Perfect for ...