A lot of the stuff they sell in the US does not seem to be strong enough for those little pests.
2006-08-24 06:09:49 · 19 answers · asked by www.ellahouse.com 2 in Travel ➔ Latin America ➔ El Salvador
Take vitamin B (you will find things like "Tiamina" at the pharmacy in Latin America) and the mosquitoes will stay away.
Go easy on it because it keeps you awake, but it is still safe cause it is just a vitamin. Mosquitoes don't like the smell, so they won't come near you.
If you sweat a lot, you will smell it for yourself, not too bad, just a bit strong.
If you want something to spray on, try OFF Deep Forest, but you have to carry it around and spary all the time, and it is better if you do not spray it when going into the sun.
2006-08-25 10:02:09 · answer #1 · answered by Ari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've traveled to El Salvador since I was 2, but Off Deep Forest seems to work fine. Well I never really had a problem with the mosquitoes, but my sister and my brother had. They also sell mosquito repellents in the stores there. I used to have a mosquito netting over my bed to keep out the mosquitoes.
2006-08-26 08:32:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried the new Off brand lantern? It comes with a little blue square and a tea light. It has really worked on our patio.
If you are looking for a repellent for the body, try Autan brand, from Germany.
Good Luck
2006-08-24 06:11:56 · answer #3 · answered by MoMattTexas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEET is the bomb! residing summer interior the Alaska bush i've got attempted all of it. i desire to stay au organic yet whilst the bugs get thick I attain for the DEET. i can not locate any analyze that asserts all of us has ever gotten unwell or maximum cancers from the stuff. in basic terms lab rats, and that they pour it down there mouths via the spoonful. modern-day analyze instruct that something over 25% DEET is waste/overkill. in spite of the actuality that I even have some one hundred% I pull out for particular activities. Burt's Bees make some solid smelling Lemongrass spray repellant that is sufficient on your infestation situation. in spite of the actuality that i could no longer inform you the place to purchase it Thailand.
2016-12-14 11:00:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you been anywhere in Latin America? I have. The same ingredient, DEET, works on their mosquitoes too.
2006-08-24 06:13:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use repellents with lots of DEET, do not eat bananas, don't wear blue clothes and take vitamin B.
2006-08-26 02:54:28 · answer #6 · answered by yellowstone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bullfrog is the best. I have done extensive travel, both in Latin America and Africa. Nothing beats Bullfrog.
2006-08-24 06:13:30 · answer #7 · answered by Richard B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try mixing Off with pepper spray.
2006-08-24 06:13:40 · answer #8 · answered by hippiegirl672003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am Jack's Rage. Damn lattin bugs. Try not eating so much suger and only drink water (no coffee), but not the local water. Eat some raw galic if you aren't a wussy. The only sure way is to get rid of your blood. That's all they want. It's not your lucky charms.
2006-08-24 06:10:46 · answer #9 · answered by The Bald One from the Future 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you have to get the lotion off then add the spray of off to work (i only am sure about this for Dominican republic)
2006-08-24 06:11:40 · answer #10 · answered by Dum Spiro Spero 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋