I'm going to the Winnpeg Folk Festival and I don't want to get bitten by mosquitoes (or anything else for that matter)
2006-06-24 02:11:39 · 16 answers · asked by Tavita 5 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
The best one I've found is Deet, but I've heard good things about Bite Blocker:
http://www.bug-spray.org/
2006-06-24 02:15:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
By Michael Schirber
Updated: 2:07 p.m. ET Jan. 20, 2005
We all know that one person who comes home from the camping trip without a single bug bite. Perhaps they advise their unlucky mates to eat more garlic, or fewer bananas.
But it may be that these folks are born with a scent that keeps mosquitoes and other biting insects away. Recent research has isolated chemicals emitted by "bug-proof" individuals, which appear to counteract the odors that hungry bloodsuckers generally home in on.
The study showed "unequivocally that there are compounds that interfere with the normal attraction that mosquitoes have towards humans," said John Pickett from Rothamsted Research in England.
2006-06-24 02:16:59 · answer #2 · answered by Bolan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deet is the active ingredient that works the best. Look for it in Muskol and Watkins mosquito repellant. Both are very effective preparations.
2006-06-24 02:25:10 · answer #3 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably any product with DEET in it is the best. It may not be the most healthy, however. For a single event, I would recommend a product with DEET in it. It will also repel chiggers, gnats, ticks and most everything else :)
2006-06-24 02:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by prairiesky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've only tried once cer'8 (cerotto) and it really worked!!! It's like a little patch with citron smell which u can stick anywhere (on u or at place next to and mosquito's won't come around!!!
2006-06-24 02:19:19 · answer #5 · answered by Louis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A full coverage scuba suit would be the only complete protection . Plus you'll look cool with the big fins flopping as you walk .
2006-06-24 02:18:09 · answer #6 · answered by Scott c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are travelling then the best mosquito repellant is odomos.
its smell is also very nice and it gives you proper protection from mosquito bites.
2006-06-24 02:15:50 · answer #7 · answered by siddharth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avon's skin so soft. It repels deer ticks, too. Comes in aerosol or lotion, even has sun screen if you need it. I use it ever night , so I can go in my yard, and not be a feeder.
2006-06-24 07:17:46 · answer #8 · answered by jaded 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Off with Deet is the best only found at walmart!
2006-06-24 02:26:45 · answer #9 · answered by kellan00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat lots of garlic for a couple days before your there, all the insects will leave you alone, unfortunately you'll also be stuck with garlic breath...
2006-06-24 02:20:13 · answer #10 · answered by christina b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋