QuickCheck: Do clove-spiked limes repel mosquitoes?


Screenshots of some of the videos on TikTok that promote clove-spiked limes to ward off mosquitoes.

IN RECENT months, a viral hack for repelling mosquitoes has been circulating on TikTok. In these clips, users demonstrate how to use sliced limes with cloves pierced into them to ward off these pesky critters naturally.

So, are the claims about clove-spiked limes being the all-natural, game-changing mosquito repellent true?

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