2006-06-10 13:55:11 · 18 answers · asked by chuck s 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
A good natural insect repellent is Penny-royal....it will take care of about any pest including humans I might add...don't let your cat or dog lick you however, it is toxic to the canine and feline populous
2006-06-10 15:30:45 · answer #1 · answered by Susie Y 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Now I am not making a joke here. The facts are that eating bananas will repel insects. It takes about an hour for the effect to take place and one banana is enough to cause the effect.
2006-06-10 13:59:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The company "Burt's Bees" makes an excellent all natural insect repellent. I go camping a lot, so trust me, it works. It's main ingredient is Citronella oil.
2006-06-12 08:50:51 · answer #3 · answered by maeves_child 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are natural products sold at www.kapipenya.com that are supposed to repel insects, but because of the danger in contracting West Nile Virus from mosquitoes, it is necessary to use a product containing DEET to completely protect yourself and your family.Natural products do not contain DEET.
There is a device called "Mosquito Ultrasonic Repeller". It is battery operated and you can wear it around your neck or hang it on your porch. The ultrasonic sound is supposed to deter insects.
I understand your reluctance in using DEET, but it is certainly the lessor evil if there are reports of West Nile Virus in your area.
Good luck !
2006-06-10 14:14:56 · answer #4 · answered by SpongebobRoundpants 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Citronella
2006-06-10 14:00:03 · answer #5 · answered by Broken28 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to wear patchouli oil on a daily basis as a perfume, and during that time I never had bug bites, ticks (I was an avid hiker), mosquito bites, etc.
2006-06-10 15:40:56 · answer #6 · answered by radhadharma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always heard eating tons of garlic helps. Even garlic pills help. Best of luck! The mosquitoes here carry us away!
2006-06-10 14:03:46 · answer #7 · answered by doodlerah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avon Skin so Soft
2006-06-10 13:57:19 · answer #8 · answered by rcb26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hear banana peels rubbed on the skin keeps mosquitoes away.
2006-06-10 13:58:49 · answer #9 · answered by pro_gnr_reunion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peppermint oil. Best wishes
2006-06-10 13:57:10 · answer #10 · answered by colorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋