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what can i put on my skin when i go camping so i dont get bit by mosquitos

2006-07-13 15:00:35 · 12 answers · asked by minibutts42 2 in Health Other - Health

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There are several ways to prevent mosquitoes from biting you

Wear Socks: 80% of all bites are on the ankle

Wear closed toed shoes for the same reason

Avoid Bannanas during the mosquito season: Bannanas produce a scent that mosquitoes go ape over

Avoid sugary drinks because they also attract mosquitoes

Eat citrus. Despite being sweet, citrus does not attract mosquitoes and in fact repels them

Vitamin B Complex deters mosquitoes

Garlic also deters those vampires

Use essential oils' catnip and rosemary;
Last year, several members of the Iowa State University Department of Entomology presented the results of a study on common catnip. Among their conclusions was the fact that an essential oil in catnip is 10 times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than potent chemicals such as DEET.
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I would add lavender to the oil for a good aroma
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Eliminate standing water in your community or at least in your neighborhood:A couple of drops of Citronella Oil, Neem Oil, or Catnip will prevent eggs from hatching.

Recycle and dispose of old tires and other containers where mosquitoes breed

Shower with unscented shampoos and laundry detergent. Strong scents attract mosquitoes.

Avoid going out in the hour after dawn and the hour before sunset. Over 80% of bites occur when the temperature is perfect for breeding in the hour after sunrise and one hour before sunset.

2006-07-18 15:20:18 · answer #1 · answered by rudenski 5 · 2 0

Get yourself some original Skin-So-Soft by AVON in the spray bottle. It's a nice fragrant oil that keeps your skin soft and mosquitoes and other biting bugs will not come near you. Can also put it on your face and in your hair. Cases of this stuff were sent to the troops in Desert Storm to keep the sand fleas away and probably the same for the desert area of Iraq as well. I keep a small spray bottle in my purse- substitutes as hand cream, too. It also cures squeaky hinges.

2006-07-13 15:11:43 · answer #2 · answered by mikeylorene 2 · 0 0

there is numerous forms of burners that are such as incense that artwork rather plenty, however the adverse result's you may or would possibly no longer appreciate the smell. some burners use a smokeless sort liquid that evaporated into the air with little smell. those varieties are rather effective yet nevertheless could have some mosquito's that are relentless and wont go away you on my own. additionally its solid to attempt and get rid of any stagnant or nevertheless water around your place and interior your place, ie. plant trays, empty buckets, issues like that, as those additionally entice the little devils. solid success to you, and likewise you could attempt to apply Burt's Bees eco-friendly cream on the bites which you get on your physique, i detect it facilitates to stop the itching ok.

2016-10-07 21:46:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Avon Skin So Soft (works the best)
Dryer Sheets
Off
Perfume

2006-07-13 15:03:03 · answer #4 · answered by lizzy*lou 2 · 0 0

Yes, Dryer Sheets, Just stuff them everywhere. And Avon Skin So Soft sun screen/insect repellant. But it will not work on Ants.

2006-07-13 15:05:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

It depends on the bug spray. I recommend the ones that have deet in them. These are usually the ones that have sports/outdoors logos on them, because they are for camping and stuff, but I think they work the best.

2006-07-13 15:03:32 · answer #6 · answered by jgallen829 2 · 0 0

You can put an insect repeler called OFF!
or, you can put some Listerine they won't even get close to you

2006-07-13 15:07:17 · answer #7 · answered by spyblitz 7 · 0 0

Anything the contains "deet".

but spray it on ur clothes, not on ur skin.

2006-07-13 15:04:22 · answer #8 · answered by Maverick 2 · 0 0

just wear an astronaut suit

2006-07-13 15:04:46 · answer #9 · answered by jextreme_22 2 · 0 0

eat lots of garlic

2006-07-13 15:03:47 · answer #10 · answered by cc 3 · 0 0

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