Keeping the mosquitos at bay

[Saskia]

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to prevent mosquito attacks? Usually I use jungle formula but to be honest it never works. Being that I'm 4 month pregnant, i really want to avoid the bites at all costs if possible.

Any ideas? Does that marmite trick really work? Or is there a great product on sale in POP ... unfortunately my husband is of no use as being a native he never gets bitten ... ha ha ha just wait now he's been out of the country a while I bet that changes!!!

Many thanks in advance


Em xx

[canadian bob]

Avon "Skin so Soft" works well for most folks. It isn't toxic & smells ok. Use a big mosquito net over your bed at night. What on earth is the "Marmite trick"!? Canadian Bob.

[CyaBye3015]

"Skin so Soft" is a joke, buy anything with DEET in it!

[Dragonfly32837]

I use the regular skin repellant stuff. I have scented and no scented for when I wear perfume. I have used many different brands that usually buy at Walgreens or at Wal-Mart.

[Hillbilly]

For those that have gone Native, go get Repelente Deporte...it works and the new stuff doesn't smell so bad. We use it on the golf course....

You can get US brands like OFF at Supermercados like Nacional or POLA...

HB

[Campesina]

Skin so Soft works great for an hour or so, then must be reapplied. A bit of a pain, and it is very oily...hard to wash off. Deporte seems to be one of the best and lasts a few hours. I have also heard that people who eat LOTS of garlic don't get bit either!

[british bulldog]

Use (OFF)and light a bagon mozi smoke coil works great, but may still get one or two bites at night,im going for a net at night as well.

[fightingirish]

Originally Posted by CyaBye3015

"Skin so Soft" is a joke, buy anything with DEET in it!

DEET will do the trick, but it is incredibly toxic.

Matter of fact, I just googled DEET and "pregnant women" and found this:

The insect repellant DEET (diethyltoluamide) is among the most effective at keeping bugs from biting; however, its safety during pregnancy has not been fully assessed. If a pregnant woman uses DEET, she should not apply it to her skin. Instead, she should place small amounts on her socks and shoes and outer clothes, using gloves or an applicator to avoid contact with her fingers.

So, be careful. A few bites arent that bad.

[Dragonfly32837]

I went to get my bottle. It is Cutter Advanced Insect Repellent. It comes with a new active ingredient called Picaridin. It does not contain Deet. I apply it once and it works the entire day. Unless I of course wet my skin.

[british bulldog]

I did wonder if using OFF ,which contains deet ,had any long term problems to ones health.Mabee Hillbilly or someone long term in the dominican republic can inform us all !