Mosquito spray
Can anyone recommend a decent anti-mosquito spray for a Greek Island holiday? (Preferably one which doesn't make you smell like you've just been dunked in a septic tank)
I always leave one of those little machines with a tablet in running in my hotel room before going out for the evening which seems to do a decent job. And, if you do get bitten, what's the best treatment? |
Depends what (or who) you get bitten by ;)
anything that contains DEET (IIRC) is pretty good (but not necessarily sweet smelling) Alternately cultivate lots of body hair...I knly need to worry aboutbacks of knees, feet, wrists/forearms, and face!! |
The only stuff the seems to work for me is Mosquito Milk. Rub it on and you shouldn't get bitten. Can't remember it smelling that bad.
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get one with 50% DEET does not smell too bad and the 100% stuff evaporates too quickly.
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Jungle Formular worked for me in Africa. Expensive though
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Try Moziguard... its in stick format and contains natural ingredience.. euclyptus etc.. smells interesting and works. Can be obtained from Boots etc.
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we've just come back from 3 weeks in Kenya, including a week flying around on safari.
We took lots of Boots own Repel Insect Repellent Spray. Contains 50% DEET..... seemed to work for us......and dont remember it smelling that bad ! |
A word of warning to the girls (and the odd bloke on here ;) ), Tesco's own pump action Insect repellent Spray takes your nail polish off, Autan seems to be ok although I've tried to keep it away from my nails after a bitter experience with the Tesco's version just after a new manicure :(
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Boots roll on stuff.
Non smelly - a bit sticky though, so take some wipes. Lakes and forests in Finlands during the summer, and zero bites......I'd call that a result! |
Originally Posted by Steve Perriam
seemed to work for us......and dont remember it smelling that bad ! |
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