CHILD-FRIENDLY “natural” insect repellents actually contain the same insecticide as standard products — sometimes at higher levels, an investigation has found.

Repellents marketed as “natural” and “non-toxic” are more expensive than conventional anti-mosquito products, some selling for hundreds of yuan.

Sales of the best-selling mosquito repellent for children on the Taobao online shopping platform reached 870 between August 1 and 6.