I have tried all kinds of "jungle" formula and "autan" but nothing seems to help.
I have even used citronella oil and candles but still get bitten.....
I wish they would just buzz off!!!!
2006-07-19 10:12:27 · 19 answers · asked by Hedgehog 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
the question should read: I keep getting chewed BY gnats and mosquitos -..... etc etc.......
2006-07-19 10:13:23 · update #1
MARMITE!! eat marmite every day for a week and they'll leave you alone, it ocntains a vitamin that they can detect that kills them so they dont come near you!
2006-07-19 10:16:47 · answer #1 · answered by super_twins_nanny 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As some other people have said, Avon Skin So Soft - specifically Avon Skin So Soft : Soft and Fresh Dry Oil Body Spray. I tried it because I'd heard the army was using it in Iraq and Afghanistan to repel insects, and it seems to work. Find an Avon lady, the number is on their website.
2006-07-19 17:32:11 · answer #2 · answered by Rotifer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Repellent that contains deet will repel mosquitos - u can get 100% deet which really keeps em away but it stings a little when u put it on. When we were india the mosies loved us si we had to use 100% deet which was preferable to catchin malaria!.Tried not wearin it one nite and they swarmed on us till we sprayed the deet!!!
2006-07-19 17:23:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Burt's Bees All Natural Insect Repellant
Way better than deet.
2006-07-19 17:17:12 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two things, SKintastic is awesome and cheapMake sure whatever you buy has DEET in it. Then take Vitamin B-12, for some reason they don't like the smell or flavor of people who take high doses of B-12. weird I know, but it works.
2006-07-19 17:17:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try some lavender and tee tree oil shower gel it works a treat.
Also avoid wearing white and wear loose cool clothes that cover you up.
Avoid perfume and other scented products that may attract them
2006-07-21 10:45:56 · answer #6 · answered by jojitsui 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mum swears by lavender essential oil.
Good for stopping the blighters biting and good if you're already bitten to soothe bites too.
2006-07-20 17:10:01 · answer #7 · answered by nancy g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avon Skin So Soft is the best thing I know of to keep away the little critters. It seems to work on everything!!
2006-07-19 17:18:46 · answer #8 · answered by dragonlady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try the Avon Skin so soft and don't use any perfumes flower or sweet scents attract them.
2006-07-19 17:17:47 · answer #9 · answered by spicy girl 1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Avons Skin so soft. Guaranteed to work
2006-07-19 17:16:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local drugstore and get some OFF spray, and stop wearing cologne or perfume, they like that.
2006-07-19 17:16:05 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋