Why Incensect Works

At the heart of what we do is a simple belief: you shouldn't have to choose between a bug-free space and a scent you actually enjoy. But to get it right, we had to look at the science behind why traditional scents fail—and why our natural alternatives thrive.

The Vanilla Trap (And What to Do Instead)

Did you know that lots of everyday bugs like flies, ants, and wasps are actually attracted to vanilla? If you've ever noticed more gnats and flies buzzing around you while wearing or burning vanilla, your nose isn't deceiving you.

To truly keep the pests at bay, you need scents that work with nature, not against it. We skip the sweet traps and focus on powerful, plant-based alternatives that repel a much wider variety of bugs:

  • Lavender: Overloads the delicate olfactory (smelling) system of mosquitoes, flies, fleas, moths, and even bed bugs, making your space a total no-go zone for them.

  • Orange: Creatively masks the that mosquitoes use to track you down, while simultaneously attacking the nervous system of ants and mites.

  • Lemongrass: Completely disorients and repels mosquitoes, stable flies, fleas, ticks, and aphids, disrupting their ability to land or linger.

Extended Protection, Naturally Calming

We designed our scented mosquito coils to give you long-lasting peace of mind. A single coil provides 8 hours of continuous, reliable bug repellent, letting you enjoy your evening without constantly reapplying sprays.

Best of all? While these formulas are tough on insects, they are incredibly gentle on you. Every single scent we offer is naturally grounding and specifically chosen to help calm your nervous system.

It’s straightforward, functional protection that brings a bit of nature's peace back into your routine.