Home made insect, mosquito repelant: Do you know one?

@Ricko82 (584)
Philippines
September 15, 2007 9:34am CST
I live in a tropical country so you can imagine how much mosquito's we got here. There are at least 5 of them trying to stick their noses in my legs as I am posting this discussion. I'd like to ask anyone if you have home made insect repelant. I'm still reluctant using commercial ones, I feel like I'm putting insecticide to my skin every time I use them. Any tips guys... Thanks. Cheers!
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mistissa
@mistissa (1349)
• Netherlands
15 Sep 07
I know that mosquito's hate the smell of lemon. I would say leave a couple of lemon slices in your room and they won't come in anymore.
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Ricko82
@Ricko82 (584)
• Philippines
15 Sep 07
Yeah, I forgot about that. I heard that before but I Kinda didn't believe it so I put it aside. But since you say so now, I'm gonna try it. Thanks.
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luzhuniu_520
@luzhuniu_520 (23)
• China
16 Sep 07
Thank you. I haven't heard this before.I will try later.In 2006,my family made a move. We went to the development zone of my hometown.My father's company provided some goods for the new comers.What is it? It is a bottle of insectcide.We all did not understand at that time.Now I understand this. Mosquitos here are much bigger and clever than others.
TerryZ
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
15 Sep 07
Hi my friend! I dont know of any homemaid ones but Im sure someone knows one on here.LOL I always use the store bought ones. I hate being bit alive by misquitos. Try not to get bit too bad.LOL
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Ricko82
@Ricko82 (584)
• Philippines
15 Sep 07
I got few advices already... I hope to listen for some more. I just put on my PJ's now to out those pesky insects at bay. Thanks...
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crazynurse
@crazynurse (7482)
• United States
16 Sep 07
I heard not too long ago that carrying a dryer sheet in your pocket would ward off insects.I have no idea if it works or not as I haven't tried it! The person who told me that said that the brand didn't matter. It seems to me that the scent would ATTRACT a mosquito, but she swore that it didn't!
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Ricko82
@Ricko82 (584)
• Philippines
16 Sep 07
I never would have thought of that, I wonder if it's worth the try.
ElicBxn
@ElicBxn (63643)
• United States
15 Sep 07
Well, not homemade, but look on line for Avon, Skin so Soft. Its a body lotion that "'seeters" won't bite thru. Men, big tough men, buy it to take fishing because they don't want to be putting poison on either, & the bugs leave them alone.
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Ricko82
@Ricko82 (584)
• Philippines
15 Sep 07
I never knew that, wait I'm gonna ask my sister some of her Skin So Soft lotion now. Thanks.
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tinamwhite
@tinamwhite (3252)
• United States
15 Sep 07
When I was small, we had problems with this insect also...Granny used to put a cap full of vinegar in our bathwater and always swore that it helped to reduce the number of bites we received...
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deebomb
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
16 Sep 07
The smell of vinegar only lasts a short time.
Ricko82
@Ricko82 (584)
• Philippines
16 Sep 07
I'm curious if it really worked... Although I think I might pass on this one because im not that keen on vinigar smell.
theprogamer
@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
16 Sep 07
You can try some of the following Lemon Oil or Lemons Lemongrass Oil Cinnamon scents, or oils Garlic Clove Geranium Oil Peppermint Oil Rosemary as a spray or oil Eucalyptus Oils (Cough drops for example, or Vaporrub) Also get rid of moisture sources and make sure the room is not humid. Do not sweat too much either cause mosquitoes are fans of moisture Do not wear dark clothing since it stands out the most for mosquitoes. You want light or white clothing (this is also why mosquito nets are mostly white). Do not have any perfumes or hairsprays on, especially those that smell like fruit or flowers. Those also attract mosquitoes.
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Ricko82
@Ricko82 (584)
• Philippines
16 Sep 07
That was a lot of tips, thanks. Four points for the lemon now. LOlz...
vashstampede992000
@vashstampede992000 (2560)
• Philippines
21 Sep 07
Hey what's up buddy? Yeah it's my turn now! LOL Anyway, you know what buddy? We don't have that much mosquitoes here in the house. lol We're just using the commercial one here bro. Like Baygon, it's effective! Or if you don't really like using those insect repelants, why don't you use "OFF" to protect your skin from mosquito bites? How sensitive is your skin bro? hehe However, having a good hygiene, clean body and surroundings will protect us from any Mosquitoes.
Ricko82
@Ricko82 (584)
• Philippines
23 Sep 07
I don't have sensitive skin you ___ LOLz... I just don't like to put insect repellents on my skin. I feel like I'm putting insecticide on my skin if I have them. No thanks... ;-)