Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Each Antimos protects up to a 100 sqft enclosed room. Place one Antimos container in each of the mosquito prevalent rooms or all rooms if your location has been designated as a dengue cluster. You may check for dengue clusters near your area on the official NEA website here.
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Antimos primarily uses natural oils as its active ingredient, which is effective in numbing the olfactory senses of mosquitoes and cockroaches, making it difficult for them to detect human targets.
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Yes, Antimos is safe for children, including infants. The container also has a netlike cover to prevent children from touching the repellent.
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Yes, Antimos can be used outdoors to protect an area of about 5 feet x 5 feet. It is recommended to carry it close to your body and avoid windy conditions. For NS Men, Antimos is readily available in all SAF E-Marts, and is commonly used in camps.
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Antimos, once opened, can be used for 4 weeks. In hotter weather, we recommend replacing used Antimos after 3 weeks.
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When completed evaporated, the strong citrusy scent will fade and the repellent may turn white or shrink, indicating that it should be replaced.
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Antimos has a shelf life of 3 years. However, we recommend using Antimos within 2 years on the shelf for optimal results.