Are there any home remidies to repel mosquitoes off your body?

Question

I live on a rainy coast of Texas and they are very bad here.

Answer 1

yes, when my son was litlle the doctor suggest me to give him vitamin B. That produce an odor which the human don't perceive, but the mosquitos yes, it's disgusting for them.

Answer 2

Insect Repellent
Here is an easy repellent to make that has a shelf life of around six months. Label jars “mosquito,” “tick,” etc. for quick identification.

1o to 25 drops essential oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (olive oil is fine)
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel (optional)

Combine the ingredients in a glass jar. Shake to blend. Dab a few drops on your skin or clothing.

Here are some suggestions for your choice of essential oils:

Bug Repellent Essential Oils
Caution: Pregnant women should consult with their doctors before using.

Ticks First Choice: Rose Geranium
Other: Palmerosa, bay, eucalyptus, European pennyroyal
lavender, tickweed (American pennyroyal)

Mosquitoes: Pennyroyal, lemon balm (citronella), thyme, lavender

Blackflies: Sassafras, lavender, eucalyptus, pennyroyal, cedar, lemon balm (citronella), peppermint

Head Lice: Tea tree, rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus, rose geranium

Fleas: Orange oil

A note about wasps and yellow jackets: Don’t wear perfume, hair spray, or scented deodorant. Avoid wearing bright colored clothing.




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Answer 3

you can try a method that i was told to use to keep ticks and flee's away. lyme your lawn in the spring then make a ring around it with kosher salt. Sometimes skin so soft by avon will work for some people. to keep bugs at bay. The best and most expensive way is the new bug repelers they put out in home depot. work great but you pay dear. When I go into the woods I use frontline for dogs and cats on my pant legs. Not directly on the body. Though if it is safe for my 5lb dogs I don't see why it would hurt me, but it does say not for human use

Answer 4

Goldenseal, pennyroyal oil and tea tree oil are natural insect repellants and are beneficial when applied to affected areas.

Citronella candles are good for repelling mosquitoes.

Calendula ointment is an excellent insect repellent and counterirritant. You can also try cedar or eucalyptus. These are available in oil, spray and lotion form.

Answer 5

Yes. Indians have long known that preparing for the summer months meant to stop taking in sweets of all kinds. That is a way of getting mosquitos to stop wanting to bite you.

Answer 6

Another way to get lots of vitamin B besides just supplements is to eat it; lotsof green, leafy vegetables have high amounts of B in them. Calcium is also present, and your nails and skin, and hair will benefit from all the B as well. Remember the darker (dinosaur kale is the darkest) the better. Here's an easy way to get tons of it in your body fast, and tasty for the whole family, too!

Green Smoothie

1 banana
2 handfuls of greens
1 chopped up apple
2 kiwis/handful of grapes/1 mango
water or ice for consistency

blend all ingredients until creamy consistency.

This is so tasty, you will hardly belive it contains the daily requirement for green leafy vegetables. It looks green, but all you really taste is fruit. Try different greens like romain lettuce, bibb lettuce, red leaf and green leaf for moderate "green" taste. Try kale and spinach for strong "green" taste. Try cabbage for mildest to no "green" taste. My husband loves these and makes them for us all the time. It's one of the few "crazy" health food things I've gotten him hooked on!

Answer 7

Supposedly eating lot's of garlic helps.

Answer 8

eat garlic and use more vinegar... like the day before you plan on going out side and the day you do...the oder will sweat out of yur pours and keep them off...But you don't smell it!

Answer 9

Avon's skin so soft works wonders

Answer 10

tuck a bounce fabric sheet around your shirt collar, will keep them off at least your face...