Mosquito repellants

[Herbenny]

Does anyone have a sure way to stop being bitten by mosquitos ? I think I must of tried most things peppermint oils sprays lotions creams bracelets plug ins … honestly if anyone has got the secret could you share with me please

 

[mistericeman]

In my experience IF you are mozzy/midges preferred meal ....

Then there are no potions that will deter them ...
I've tried all sorts over the years ...
And nothing deters them from mithering me .

 

[trevskoda]

Cactus oil spray works 100%, last thing bit me died shortly afterwards.

 

[TeamRienza]

This was a useful programme, worth a listen.

BBC Radio 4 - Sliced Bread, Mosquito Repellents

Are mosquito repellents 'the best thing since sliced bread'? Which ones really work?

www.bbc.co.uk

Davy

 

[2cv]

100% deet is the best short term solution, but it is quite toxic so not realy for long term use. It also melts any plastic it comes into contact with and can damage some fabrics. The best way to avoid bites is to stay away from water, stay indoors around sunset and keep skin covered. I’ve spent much of my life in places with rampant malaria and following the above I’ve never caught it.

 

[witzend]

avon skin so soft works for us

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spray-Insect-Mosquito-Repellant-Properties/dp/B07T8P5HXV/ref=sr_1_7?crid=3D0YT63TG7LPY&keywords=avon+skin+so+soft+original+insect+repellent&qid=1707752865&sprefix=avon+skin+so%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-7

 

[n brown]

alright Jac ? never had a problem when we learnt to park under eucalyptus trees . maybe the oil might do the trick

 

[Drover]

Best I've found is Rid, available in Woolworth Australia at a reasonable cost or in expedition outlets in the uk at a extortionate price.

 

[Herbenny]

Thanks all .. think I will try eucalyptus essential oil (thanks Nije) and double up on the B12 as I was reading there is a connection to b12 deficiency which would make perfect sense as to why I get bitten alive and my other half doesn’t.

 

[RichardHelen262]

Nothing works for me they just eat away at me,

 

[trevskoda]

 

[Moonraker 2]

I understand that some people are very attractive to mozzies (smell ) but also because of this, different things work on different people. Not helpful.
I have found oh so soft - Avon, works well for me and many others, even the special forces, or so they say.
Citronella quite good.
Long sleeves and trousers.
The really high chemicle stuff from boots the chemist.
Screens on windows and doors.
Coil, that you light and it burns.
Good luck.

 

[Robmac]

Avon SSS works for me.

We have some of the old formula stuff which I am told works better than the new one.

 

[trevskoda]

Avon SSS works for me.

We have some of the old formula stuff which I am told works better than the new one.

Im told pure alcohol in the blood stream stops the dead, have you any knowledge of this Rob.

 

[n brown]

years ago we put pastilles from a 240v machine ,on to a baked bin tin and put a night lite under it - worked a treat and stank

 

[trevskoda]

I just wear my y fronts over my head, works 100%, even people stay well clear.

 

[Robmac]

I just wear my y fronts over my head, works 100%, even people stay well clear.

I imagine they would Trev!

 

[n brown]

I just wear my y fronts over my head, works 100%, even people stay well clear.

so do you mean Jac should wear your y fronts over her head ?

 

[mark61]

I just wear my y fronts over my head, works 100%, even people stay well clear.

A runny nose doesn't usually leave skid marks Trev

 

[trevskoda]

A runny nose doesn't usually leave skid marks Trev

Ah but you wonder where the yellow went when you wash your skiddies in pepsedent.