Anyone know a good mosquito repellent?

I read some where that mosquitos home in on blood temperature-so go and sit by someone with a cold!

Maybe that's my problem then. I haven't had a cold for about 30 years.

Take Brewers yeast tablets - mozzies hate the smell on your skin.

Avoid wearing dark clothes, especially black, so my travelling friend tells me!

I use the Avon one and it does work. I get bitten and end up with nasty lumps and taking Piriton helps when bitten and I also use lavender lotion if itchy as it soothes it. Hope this helps

Thank you everyone. I will keep all these tips in mind for next year's trip!
Plus my trusty Jungle Formula.

Marmite works for me plus Jungle Formula. Also covering up with floaty skirts and long sleeved tops - I stay pale and interesting.

People in the Highlands of ~Scotland and even SAS troops swear by Avon Woodland Fresh Dry Oil Spray. It is the only Avon sold over the counter in this country. Lumberjacks use it. I have found it invaluable when fighting the Scottish Midge. Give it a try. It is the GREEN one, may have changed name but still in Green bottle.

NFK , I find that intriguing , May I ask what you actually do with the Marmite ?
I go to Mauritius each year , and am never too proud too seek advice !!

Eat it thickly spread on my morning toast Nonu. I love the stuff. I think it must ooze from my pores and frighten the little beggars away.

Sorry Jenny, didn't see your post. Was so excited about sharing my Avon experiences. Good isn't it?

Salamander, yes yes yes. and may Highlanders too. The green one though, used to be called Woodland Fresh.

I use Avon and its the best(and the bonus is that it moisturises at the same time!) and it smells nice!

I get bitten by all flying bitey things. One thing that works is when you are outside on a balcony or patio, hang up a cloth sprayed with with clove or laurel oil or pour the oil into a small lamp and burn it.

It also helps to remember to put the insect repellent on. [itchy emoticon]

Drink a teaspoon of Marmite in a mug of water (Add milk or cream to taste) every day. It makes your sweat a little yeasty and most bugs don't like that. In the mid '6o's, in Borneo and Malaya the RAF made me eat a yeast tablet (£0.50 size) at every meal.

Hey!

I think mosquito magnet reviews should clear your head. There are so many tips and ways that will get rid of mosquitos. Hope it helps!

Thanks.

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I have read that coconut oil is a useful insect repellant but I haven't tried it myself. I can, however, vouch for the fact that it soothes insect bites better than any antiseptic cream.

Salamander, I use the Avon Skin So Soft moisturiser and find it works just as well. I noticed they were selling it in a shop near Loch Lomond in Scotland as a midge deterrent! It comes in a spray bottle and has a pleasant scent and no worries about nasty chemicals. Also reasonably priced.

Hi everyone
I am living in a green area which is really good, I am quite happy with my grassy and colourful garden but the only issue I face is the mosquitoes therefor I am looking for a best small mosquito killing gadget to get me ride of these bloods creature. My budget is no more than 200$..... I think it is enough, Can anyone help me suggesting best recommend for me? Please clear my mind with your kind suggestions.

Thanks, best regards

DH is a permanent target for biting bugs and his immune system goes haywire. What would be a little bite to us turns into a large red lump on him. The only repellent he has found that works is from Life Systems from Go Outdoors. It's not cheap but it works. He also takes antihistamines from March to October so if some little blighter does take a nip his immune system doesn't go into overdrive.