Mosquitos-help
Aug 30th 2005 | 1:08 pm
#31
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Re: Mosquitos-help
Originally Posted by pioneer
Hi,
This probably sounds really stupid but last year there was a story in the paper and it said you should have a daily helping of marmite to stop the mossys. Obviously on toast or bread not straight of a spoon!!
Sharon
This probably sounds really stupid but last year there was a story in the paper and it said you should have a daily helping of marmite to stop the mossys. Obviously on toast or bread not straight of a spoon!!
Sharon
Aug 30th 2005 | 3:16 pm
#32
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From: From Poole in Dorset to Mandurah WA
Re: Mosquitos-help
Originally Posted by cranni
thanks for that where do you get it from, Denise
But it does the trick
Claire
Aug 30th 2005 | 7:24 pm
#33
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From: Birmingham (Brisbane March 09)
Re: Mosquitos-help
Originally Posted by rossifumi
My sister works for Avon, if i remember rightly it was the dry oil spray that was a good insect deterrant-the woodland fresh one, i think.I used to get all the freebees,but since she moved to America this no longer happens...booo! So hope they still do that particular fragrance, if not let me know and i'll e-mail her to find out. Lynn
There are 2 dry oil sprays - Skin so soft & sensual dry oil body spray and Skin so soft & fresh dry oil body spray. Do you know which one?
Aug 30th 2005 | 9:49 pm
#34
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Re: Mosquitos-help
Originally Posted by cranni
Can anyone help me, my hubby and son get eaten alive by the mossy's here.
My hubby was only outside talking for about 30mins the other night , and he got bitten 4 times on the hand and it is so swollen now. My 11 yr old reacts really bad to them also, i would really like a natural remedy if anyone knows of one, but any other advice would be very welcome.
I really worry about Ross river virus, which a lot of people seem to suffer from here in WA south west.
My hubby was only outside talking for about 30mins the other night , and he got bitten 4 times on the hand and it is so swollen now. My 11 yr old reacts really bad to them also, i would really like a natural remedy if anyone knows of one, but any other advice would be very welcome.
I really worry about Ross river virus, which a lot of people seem to suffer from here in WA south west.
We've moved to Townsville, North Queensland and there are mossies in our garden all day and night - I just go out for a couple of minutes and I get bitten and react really badly. We're only five minutes from Ross River so I worry about Ross river virus and Dengue fever too. But the best thing I've found is Boots aftersun with insect repellant. It's a very light lotion and smells nice - I hate the smell of DEET and the greasy feel of it. Apparently the active ingredient is
Ethyl Butylacetylamino Propionate
Insect repellent, it is highly effective against mosquitoes, horseflies, sand flies, ants, spiders and lice. Outstanding skin-compatibility.
This is supposed to be similar to alanine, a natural amino acid.
It really works, and I think they do a sun block lotion with it in too. I asked if our local pharmacist had anything similar and she said she got her daughter to bring the Boots stuff back from the UK! But that was before I knew what the active ingredient was so now I can check for something local that has it. Otherwise I'll be getting the Boots stuff sent out here!
Also for vitamin B, we are doing the traditional Aussie thing and eating loads of Vegemite. And I'll try and increase my garlic intake too!
Our container arrives tomorrow (woo-hoo!) and I have some Avon skin so soft in there, so I'll take a risk and try that next.
Hope this helps,
Cheers,
Cat
Aug 30th 2005 | 9:51 pm
#35
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From: Morayfield - The Posh Part
Re: Mosquitos-help
Originally Posted by cranni
Can anyone help me, my hubby and son get eaten alive by the mossy's here.
My hubby was only outside talking for about 30mins the other night , and he got bitten 4 times on the hand and it is so swollen now. My 11 yr old reacts really bad to them also, i would really like a natural remedy if anyone knows of one, but any other advice would be very welcome.
I really worry about Ross river virus, which a lot of people seem to suffer from here in WA south west.
My hubby was only outside talking for about 30mins the other night , and he got bitten 4 times on the hand and it is so swollen now. My 11 yr old reacts really bad to them also, i would really like a natural remedy if anyone knows of one, but any other advice would be very welcome.
I really worry about Ross river virus, which a lot of people seem to suffer from here in WA south west.
OK MY GOOD DEED FOR THE DAY !!!
Mate sells mosquito watches
Apparently only the female mozzy bites ya. This watch emits a sound that scares female mozzys.
Think he charges about 10-15 bucks for the things. Ive used it and it does work
You need to call Starwhist Pty Ltd. Ask for Bevan
Number is 07 3808 3100
