Mozzies repellent

Emmylou_2

Apparently mozzies don't like marmite. Unfortunately, neither do I

Boots do some wipes that are great (In the silver packet) and also a plug in repellent thing.

ariba10

It has got to be DEET, the stronger the better.

tigerlilygb1

What's in the Avon spray that makes it work? Does it just repel the mozzies?

I looked on the internet about Vitamin B and its not scientifically proven that it does any good - has anyone tried this with success?

Do garlic capsules work as well as fresh garlic? Should I start taking the capsules a few weeks before I go?

Sorry to ask so many questions but I get bitten alive when I go away and they come up like giant fried eggs on my legs!!

Thanks,

:rotfl:

pboae

Please don't rely on skin-so-soft stuff in risky areas. It's even found it's way onto Snopes. But it was originally suggested as a sand flea repellent, not mossies, and body oil can work against sand flies, so my guess is that the myth started there. Sand fleas are tiny and if you slather oil on they will literally drown/suffocate in it.

If you are just trying to avoid the risk/inconvenience of bites, then by all means try the home made remedies. If you are going somewhere with a serious risk, i.e. malaria, west nile virus, don't chance it. Just cover up and use DEET on anything you can't cover.

cathryn107

I've always found Mosi-guard natural very good.

You could always take a vitamin B supplement as well, if you couldn't face Marmite!

Sam_Bee

Deets is a powerful, corrosive chemical. I only use it in malarial areas (so rarely...), and apply to socks / wristbands etc when applying. I would never, ever consider using 100% Deets neat on my skin, you might as well apply battery acid.

If you're going to non-malarial areas, I can recommend citronella - it works very well for me, can apply to skin, and I always tend to buy abroad as it tends to be a lot cheaper that buying here.

Long sleeve shirt and trousers and socks works the best though!