Whenever I step outside the house in the warm months, I get attacked by mosquitos and other "invisible" bugs which leads to painful swelling and itching. Looking for healthy, effective preventative measures and remedies that are easily available in Canada.
2007-06-02 05:25:45 · 5 answers · asked by ceriniel2006 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
What about a mosquito magnet? We don't like to spray malathion too much because there is a daycare near us. However, the mosquitoes get so bad that we can hardly stand to go outside during the summer months. I'm pretty sure we saw these at Home Depot a few years ago. They don't use malathion.
2007-06-02 05:31:07 · answer #1 · answered by K. F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was a report from an expedition to the Amazon forests, that one member was spared by insects. It was finally traced to this person using Wright's coal tar soap for bath. Do not know about the availability of this in Canada, or if it is still being marketed. Nothing was mentioned about its repelling larger organisms that may have to be attracted.
2016-05-19 04:07:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of natural options--growing lemon grass in key areas of your yard will deter mosquitos, and breaking a "leaf" off the lemon grass and rubbing the juices on exposed body areas will also help. Citronella oils and candles also help to a minimal degree. They even make citronella lanterns that are candle based that heat up a small pad that emits citronella oils. If these ideas don't work or appeal to you try the link below for other ideas.
Mayzoo
2007-06-02 05:56:40 · answer #3 · answered by Mayzoo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Avon sells a product called "Skin so soft" No harmful chemicals, and it doesn't stink, and it repels mosquitos. I'm pretty sure they ship to Canada. Their website is:
www.avon.com
Best of luck to you!
2007-06-02 05:29:38 · answer #4 · answered by debijs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wash yourself with lemon dish soap.
2007-06-02 05:34:29 · answer #5 · answered by sukoi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋