For some reason I get nearly eaten alive by mosquitos. I can't spray myself with Deet all the time, is there any thing else I can do?
2007-01-22 07:59:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Ive read some of the other answers you've received to your question and I agree with all of them Ive heard of eating garlic, using a bounce dryer sheet and skin so soft (by Avon) The only one Ive tried is the skin so soft and it worked for me.
2007-01-22 17:07:22 · answer #1 · answered by spnky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people say eating garlic will keep them away as it affects the flavor of your blood too. Of course, garlic may keep everyone away. Mosquitos are really drawn by the carbon dioxide you exhale, and you can't stop breathing - but maybe the garlic really works. It could be worth a try. With West Nile disease around, it has become serious business to have mosquito bites.
Good Luck!
2007-01-22 16:04:39 · answer #2 · answered by Joy K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may not be the most appealing thing in the world but it dose works. Eat a LOT of garlic. Mosquitos cant stand the smell of it. Who can blame them.
2007-01-22 19:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ingest crushed whole garlic in the amount of 1-2 tsps. daily or take garlic capsules.
It is a natural repellent for many biting insects.
2007-01-22 16:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by krd004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well there arent many solutions, you can wear long clothing, they can see you easier in the day so night time you have a better chance. as far as natural remedies i think citronella works ok and i think vanilla works ok, but none can beat deet .
2007-01-22 16:03:37 · answer #5 · answered by disciple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well msl ihave heard terrific results by using Avon's skin so soft no deet and that's a super plus for you that is nasty stuff(deet)try it good luck!!!
2007-01-22 21:13:03 · answer #6 · answered by ladysosureone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rub yourself down with bounty dryer sheets it works great.... I use them all the time
2007-01-22 16:03:03 · answer #7 · answered by Taylor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get skin so soft from Avon..that helps too.
2007-01-22 16:05:38 · answer #8 · answered by dan s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋