Preventing Mosquito Bites

Becles

There are lots of mozzies in Alcudia so make sure you use it. There are some lakes by the hills and a sort of decorative canal system round some of the residential streets where the mozzies hang out! We got bitten most wandering round there.

sloppychops

Just been into our local Boots and they had boots own brand repellent with 50% deet,all half price and also on 3 for 2.I got 3(2 sprays and 1 lotion) and it cost me £6.29.

balt

MrsNurseyC wrote:

Has anyone got any experience of using the Mosi-band things, that are impregnated with a DEET like substance and worn on the ankle/wrist? They do sound promising, I'm another one that tends to get bitten to shreds on holiday!
Just wondered if one can be worn on the body, or whether you need to wear them on the wrist and ankle simultaneously, or all 4 ankles and wrists!....

Checked the US CDC site and found a chart for various products but this one is clearer http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN419 the US has a problem with west nile virus which can be seen on the CDC web site http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/prevention_info.htm treated clothing can be bought from Craghoppers and Millets.