Mosquito patches are one of those products that people often misunderstand at first glance... and then love once they actually try them!
They're not a spray. They don't go on your skin. They're small adhesive stickers that attach to clothing, bags or prams, and work by releasing a scent that deters mosquitoes from the surrounding area. No chemicals on skin, no spraying, no fuss.
Here's how they work, where to put them, and who they're best suited to.
What are mosquito patches?
Mosquito patches (sometimes called mosquito stickers) are adhesive patches infused with a mosquito-deterring active ingredient. When applied to clothing or fabric, they slowly release the active compound into the air around the wearer.
They're DEET-free and designed to be placed on fabric - not directly on skin. This makes them a popular choice for parents who want protection for young children without applying anything topically
Mozzigear Mosquito Patches contain 120mg of citronella oil per patch and are APVMA registered, giving families a natural, DEET-free option for everyday outdoor mosquito protection.
Where should you put mosquito patches?
Mosquito patches must go on clothing, bags or fabric - NOT directly on skin.
This is the most common misunderstanding with patches and it's worth being very clear about. The patch is designed to release its active ingredient through the fabric and into the air around the person. Applying it directly to skin is not how it works, and not what the product is designed for.
Good places to put Mozzigear Mosquito Patches:
- Clothing - shirt sleeve, collar, sock cuff, leg of pants
- School bags or backpacks • Stroller canopies or pram fabric
- Kids' hats • Jackets or outer layers
- Camping gear or tents (on the fabric, not the mesh)
For best coverage, place patches near areas of exposed skin - ankles, wrists, neck - by putting them on the clothing adjacent to those areas.
How long do mosquito patches last?
Each patch is single-use, meaning once it's been worn for its active duration, you replace it rather than reuse it.
Each Mozzigear Mosquito Patch gives you up to 12 hours of mosquito protection, making it ideal for a day at the park, camping trip, backyard BBQ or pram walk.
Who are mosquito patches best for?
Patches are particularly well-suited to:
- Toddlers and young children - especially kids who won't keep a wristband on or who have sensitive skin. Because the patch goes on their clothing rather than their skin, there's no topical application needed at all.
- Parents on the go - patches are easy to pop in a bag and apply quickly before school pick-up, an afternoon at the park, or a spontaneous BBQ.
- Extra coverage - patches work really well alongside bands and spray. If someone is wearing a Mozzigear band on their wrist, adding a patch near their ankles (on their sock or shoe) gives more comprehensive coverage.
- Travel - lightweight, compact and no-fuss in a carry-on bag.
Patches vs bands vs spray: which should you use?
Patches are not a replacement for spray or bands in higher-exposure situations - they work best as a convenient option for everyday use and as a complement to other protection.
Mosquito spray (like Mozzigear Natural Armour Spray) is still the most reliable option for direct skin coverage in areas with heavy mosquito activity or disease risk.
Mosquito bands give you wearable, skin-adjacent coverage at the wrists - the areas where mozzies most often go for.
Patches fill the gap for situations where you need something low-maintenance and hands-free, particularly for kids and toddlers.
