However, Levinâs career as a hacker was only short lived, with a capture, imprisonment and recovery of all but $400,000 of the original $10 million. During Levinâs 1997 trial in the United States, he was said to have coordinated the first ever internet bank raid.
The experiment used two different types of mosquitoes â the Asian tiger mosquito and the yellow fever mosquito â and the results indicated that âBombshellâ was the most effective at keeping the annoying insects at bay. Researchers have found that Victoriaâs Secret âBombshellâ perfume is a mosquito repellent. Image: Victoriaâs Secret On a cautionary note, half a millilitre of the perfume was used in the study, so researchers donât believe that it would have the same effect when used in normal concentrations.
Instead of going the chemical route, here is a collection of mosquito repelling plants to make mosquito control more natural. Basil â Ocimum americanum â has essential oils that can be extracted and used as a spray to repel mosquitoes. It has also been an effective repellent when grown nearby. Bee Balm â Monarda â is a beautiful flowering plant that attracts hummingbirds and, of course, bees.