Natural Mosquito Repellent. Pour and Forget.
Pour Mosquito Beads where you sit. The ground's natural warmth and moisture help carry the scent upward.
Mosquitoes smell you. Six essential oils hide that scent. Working in 10 minutes. Lasts up to 48 hours.
Why Mosquito Beads
- •Make the memories. Not swat the mosquitoes.
- •Nothing to refill. Nothing to relight.
- •No sticky sprays. Nothing on skin.
- •Biodegradable. Pet-friendly.
The Sidekick
5 oz · Up to 300 sq ft
$19.99
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USA MADE
DEET FREE
PET FRIENDLY
WHAT IT IS
WHAT IT IS
Mosquito Beads are small dry biodegradable beads made from corn, with six essential oils mixed in. They come in a jar. You open it and pour them on the ground where you sit.
The beads sit on the ground and slowly release their scent into the air around you. The ground's natural warmth and moisture help carry the scent upward, and then the beads and oils break down naturally into the soil.
One 18 oz jar poured on the ground covers up to 1,000 square feet. That is a deck 20 feet by 50 feet. Or a patio 25 feet by 40 feet, with room left for the fire pit.
And you pick the shape. A device makes one fixed circle, even if your yard is not a circle. You pour beads where you sit, so the coverage fits your space. Down the long side of a narrow deck. Around the ring of chairs. Along the rail.
Six essential oils do the work. Geraniol at 1.75 percent, plus eugenol, peppermint, citronella, cornmint, and rosemary at 0.25 percent each. The corn beads carry the oils and hide the scent that draws mosquitoes to people. The beads are working within 10 minutes and one pour lasts up to 48 hours. Peak performance is on days 1 and 2, so you are not lighting anything at dusk or spraying again every hour.
Three ways to use them
- On the ground. Pour the beads where you sit. This is the method that gives you the full coverage area. It's what we suggest for best results.
- In the open jar. Take the lid off and set the jar nearby. Good for a tabletop, a porch rail, or anywhere you would rather not have beads underfoot.
- In a mesh bag. Pour beads in and clip it to your clothing or a chair. This is the one that travels: the sidelines, the walk to the dock, the stretch between the car and the campsite.
And yes, citronella is in here, at a quarter of a percent, one of six oils. The oil was never the problem. Burning it one wick at a time was.
No DEET. No flame. Nothing on skin. Pollinator conscious. Pet-friendly when used as directed.
Pour. Don't Spray..
*Mesh bag sold separately from beads.
HOW IT WORKS
HOW IT WORKS
1. Pour them out. Pour the beads on the ground where you sit.
2. The oils go to work. Within 10 minutes, six essential oils rise into the air around you.
3. Mosquitoes lose you. The beads mask the scent that leads mosquitoes to people.
Mosquitoes hunt by smell. They pick up a person's scent from far away and follow it in. Mosquito Beads work on that trail, not on you. The beads send oils into the air that cover up your scent, so mosquitoes have a hard time finding you. Nothing goes on your skin, because the beads are not trying to make you taste bad. They are making you hard to find.
A spray covers one person. A candle covers one table. Mosquito Beads cover the space around you.
FEATURES. COVERAGE. DURATION.
FEATURES. COVERAGE. DURATION.
- 18 oz jar covers up to 1,000 sq ft
- 5 oz jar covers up to 300 sq ft
- Covers more space than a candle
- Pour on the ground for best results
- Masks your scent so mosquitoes lose your trail
- Blend of six essential oils
- Biodegradable
- DEET-free
- Pet-friendly
- Easy to use
- Made in the USA
No spray. Nothing on your skin.
The 18 oz covers up to 1,000 sq ft. That's a full deck, a backyard dinner, a campsite, or a weekend on the patio. For smaller spaces, one jar gives you several pours.
The 5 oz covers up to 300 sq ft. It's the on-the-go size for game day or a small patio. Pour it under your chair at a ball game or beneath a hammock. One jar gives you several small pours.
Peak performance is on days 1 and 2. Pour again to keep your coverage going.
SHIPPING, RETURNS & OUR HAPPINESS GUARANTEE
SHIPPING, RETURNS & OUR HAPPINESS GUARANTEE
30-Day Happiness Guarantee
Pour a jar. If you're not happy within 30 days, we refund it. No need to send it back. One opened jar per order.
Unopened jars
Send them back within 30 days of purchase for a full refund to your original payment method. Return shipping is on us for orders over $50.
Shipping
Free shipping on orders over $50. A flat $6.95 on orders under $50. Orders ship from Springfield, MO in 1 to 2 business days.
Questions?
Email us at contact@mosquitobeads.com and a real person will answer.
Three easy steps
So simple, it feels like cheating
A natural blend of geraniol, citronella and peppermint masks your scent — mosquitoes buzz on by.
Pour it out
For best results, sprinkle on the ground wherever you are hanging out. No lighting, no spraying.
Gather round
Pour into a bowl or leave the lid off. Less surface area coverage than on the ground but still helpful.
Fill & clip
Pour beads into mesh bag. Clip it to your clothing for added benefit or for those on-the-go moments. Our 3rd most effective way to repel.
Why people switch to beads
Nothing on your skin. No smoke, no stickiness — just a patio mosquitoes drift right past.
 THE UPGRADEMosquito Beads |
Citronella Candle | Bug Spray | |
|---|---|---|---|
| On your skinWhat touches you | Never | No | Yes, sticky! |
| Smoke & flameNothing to light | None | Open flame | None |
| CoverageProtected area | Up to 1,000 sq ft | A few feet | Just you |
| LastsPer application | Peaks on days 1–2 | Hours | Hours |
| Ways to use | 3 ways | 1 way | 1 way |
| Scent | Pleasant & natural | Strong, smoky | Chemical |
| Natural & biodegradable |
Yes | Varies | Rarely |
Reclaim the patio.
Long dinners and late talks — without the swatting.
Pour it. Sit down. Stay out.
10min to kick in
Six essential oils mask the scent mosquitoes follow to find you. Pour a few minutes before everyone heads outside.
up to 48hrs per pour
Peak performance on days 1 and 2. Then pour a fresh batch the next time you head outside.*
up to 1,000sq. ft of coverage
A spray covers one body. Mosquito Beads cover the whole space, so everyone sitting shares in the protection. Nothing on your skin.
*Results vary with weather, wind, and the size of your space.
Six active ingredients. No DEET.
Mosquitoes find you by smell. Our biodegradable beads use a blend of six essential oils made to mask the human scent, so mosquitoes fly by. Natural, pet-friendly, and made in the USA.
- Geraniol 1.75% Found in geraniums and roses. Light and floral.
- Eugenol 0.25% Found in clove. Warm and a little spicy.
- Peppermint Oil 0.25% Cool, clean, and minty.
- Citronella Oil 0.25% The classic lemony outdoor scent, from a tropical grass.
- Cornmint Oil 0.25% A field mint. Bright and fresh.
- Rosemary Oil 0.25% Herbal and piney, like the garden herb.
Inert ingredients: corn base + acetyl tributyl citrate = (94%). This product is exempt from registration with the US Environmental Protection Agency under FIFRA Section 25(b) regulations.
Quick answers before you pour.
Do I have to put this on my skin?
No. Nothing goes on you. You pour the beads where you sit, and that's it. There is nothing to rub in and nothing to wash off later.
What's in it?
A blend of six essential oils. It's all-natural and DEET-free. Mosquitoes find you by smell. The beads hide that scent, so you are harder to find.
Will it feel sticky or smell like bug spray?
No, because it never touches you. No greasy arms. No chemical smell on your clothes. You can go straight from the patio to bed.
Does everyone need their own?
No. A spray covers one body. One pour covers the whole space, up to 1,000 sq ft with the Signature jar. Everybody sitting there shares it.
Is there a cloud or fog?
No. There is no mist floating onto your burgers, your drinks, or your dog. The beads are pet-friendly and biodegradable.
Will it hurt my gear or my patio furniture?
The beads do not go on your skin, your sunglasses, or your camp chairs. They go on the ground. Don't want beads on a nice patio? Pour them in a dish or bowl, set the open jar nearby, or use the clip-on mesh bag.
How fast does it work, and how long does it last?
It kicks in within 10 minutes of the pour. One pour lasts up to 48 hours, with peak performance on days 1 and 2.
Pick the jar for your space
Efficacy peaks on days 1–2 when poured on the ground. Shake to reactivate and refresh to keep the zone going.
Stay out past the bugs’ bedtime
Pour it once and let the night run long — dinners that don’t end, porches that fill back up.
Questions, answered
How do Mosquito Beads actually work?
Mosquito Beads mask the human scent mosquitoes are attracted to (you). Mosquitoes fly by instead of finding you. Mosquitoes hunt by scent. They pick up the smell of a person from a distance and follow it in. Mosquito Beads works on that trail rather than on you. Mosquito Beads scent releases into the air and mask the human scent, so mosquitoes never lock on and keep moving. Nothing goes on your skin, because the beads are not trying to make you unappealing. They are making you hard to find. Each bead is infused with a natural blend of six essential oils. The scent masks the human cues mosquitoes track — so they simply buzz on by instead of finding you.
How do I use them?
1) Pour Mosquito Beads on the ground around you; where you're sitting, dining or hanging outdoors. 2) Open the jar and set it on the table or pour beads into bowls around your patio. 3) Pour beads into our mesh bag. This is not the most effective way to repel but offers some protection through the release of scent coming out of the mesh material. That's it — nothing to spray, light, or plug in.
How long does a pour last?
Sprinkled on the ground, the beads hit peak performance on days 1–2 and gradually lessen through days 3–5. Give the closed jar a shake to reactivate the scent, and refresh the pour to keep your bug-free zone going. Sealed in the jar, the scent stays stable for months.
How much area does one jar cover?
The Sidekick (5 oz) covers up to 300 sq ft — perfect for a small patio. The Signature (18 oz) covers up to 1,000 sq ft — enough for a full deck or backyard.
Is it safe and natural?
Yes. The formula is natural, DEET-free and fully biodegradable, made in the USA. Rain and heavy dew won't wash the scent away.
Does rain or morning dew wash the scent away?
No. Rain and heavy dew have no effect on the scent-infused beads — it's exposure to open air that gradually lessens the scent over a few days, not moisture.
What if my dog or cat eats them?
Pets typically avoid them — the citrusy, herbal scent is a natural deterrent and the taste stops a curious nibble. They're made from natural essential oils, but as with anything, keep them out of reach of pets and children.
Will the beads make a surface slippery?
They can. The beads shift if you step on them, so we don't recommend sprinkling them on hard surfaces if you have concerns for slips and falls. Best on grass, mulch, soil, or in an open dish.
Where are Mosquito Beads made?
Proudly made in the United States of America.
What about returns?
Free shipping on orders over $50 and free returns for 30 days. If it's not for you, we'll make it right.
The honest comparison
Mosquito Beads vs. sticky sprays.
Mosquito Beads
- Pour on the ground — nothing sticky on your skin
- One jar covers up to 1,000 sq ft of patio
- Natural essential oils — DEET-free
- Peak performance on days 1 and 2 per pour
- Pet-friendly when used as directed
- Biodegradable & reusable · Made in the USA
Sticky sprays
- Sprayed on skin — greasy and sticky
- Only protects the person wearing it
- Often made with DEET or harsh chemicals
- Reapply every few hours
- Goes on skin, not on the ground
- Single-use aerosol cans
Two ways to set your space.
The Most Loved Bundle
Our best-seller. The full kit — an 18 oz Signature for home base, a 5 oz Sidekick for anywhere, and a clip-on mesh bag to hang right where you sit.
- Signature 18 oz + Sidekick 5 oz + clip-on mesh bag
- Home and away, handled in one
- Natural Essential Oil Blend · biodegradable · safe around kids & pets
$50.99 · the full kit
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The Signature · 18 oz
Our hero jar. One season on the patio, one pour at a time. Built to refill, not landfill.
- Natural Essential Oil Blend — geraniol, citronella & peppermint
- Masks your scent so mosquitoes drift past
- Biodegradable beads · safe around kids & pets
$35.99 · 18 oz jar
Shop The Signature