I've never had mosquitoes be attracted to me before in various parts of the world, it wasn't until I went to Thailand that they really decided to take chomps out of me. I had around 16 bites all over my legs and the only thing that would ease the itch was something we call 'sniff sticks', they sell them in the shops/chemists in Thailand and they're basically a tube, about an inch in size. It unscrews on both ends, one end is similar to an olbas stick, the other has a kind of oil substance which I think is tea tree. The oil used to really take the itch out of the bite. I don't know the name of these as the label is in Thai!

My dad's Thai girlfriend also used to sit me down and rub Tiger Balm all over me. That took the itch away and I think it also contributed to keeping them at bay!

Edit, I found a sniff stick and this is them!


They're for relief of vertigo apparently. I use them to relieve a blocked nose, though! Contails eucalyptus oil, menthol, camphor and borneol. They're called Poy Sian inhalers.

Hi

I;m back from corfu which was bad for misquitos loads of people covered in bites (i would have been) but the odourless garlic tabs i got from Holland and Barratt worked take them 2 weeks before hol and during hol. The mossies can't stand the smell. I will be using them every holiday now.

I take a bad reaction to mossie bites and found that SSS and garlic tablets were a waste of time for me. Away back somewhere on this forum someone suggested Mosquito Milk which I found worked for me. The best of it was that it was a roll-on which meant I just had to run it over my skin. It comes in a 100ml bottle which is a heavy bottle, but in a plastic bag for going through security, it could then be put in my hand luggage Cannot remember now who suggested it so sorry for not mentioning your name if you read this.

Re the above post. Sorry, have just looked at the bottle and it is a 50ml bottle and costs approx. £6/

I am just looking at an Avon book at the moment, can anyone confirm that the Skin So Soft that is good for keeping insects away is the Original dry oil spray? I want to order some as everyone keeps saying how good it is. Also is it suitable for children?

Kedi Yavrusu,

Yes you are correct its the Original dry oil spray.

http://www.avoidmosquitobites.com/insect-repellent/avon-skin-so-soft-original-dry-oil-body-spray.asp

Angie.

Thanks, I am going to order some now.

Went to Turkey last month and normally I get covered with mozzie bites which sometimes puts a downer on my hols as they don't only itch but come up like fried eggs. I've tried all the SSS and garlic and vitamin B's - but this year I bought some 'Calypso Repellent Gel' and an 'Xpel' after bite which was in a roll-on like those roll-on deodrants. I only came home with 4 bites and I think these were in places I missed putting the gel on like on my back and shoulder. I used the roll-on and no itch - still can't believe it - and they both were £1 each from 'The Pound Shop'
I am now going to buy a few more before they run out for my future hols !!

Apologies if this product has been mentioned but I've just read about it in this weeks Take A Break mag.

They highly recommended Incognito Spray £8.99. Apparently it claims to be the most powerful repellent. It's an all natural product, & masks the kairomones which the female mossie is attracted to. To order, find nearest stockists 020 7221 0667 or http://www.lessmosquito.com

Avon SSS for me, plus a dab of citronella oil at the ankles, back of the knees, inside of the elbows and behind the ears.

Anyone know if you get these troublesome mites in Salou at this time of year?

Hi Tucker yes you get them every were they are even coming over to england but they dont seem to bite the same....
They just love me.... there is a plug you can buy and you put a tablet in that helps to keep them out of your rooms...
Good luck

It looks as though there will soon be a more effective repellent based upon the natural defences against midges. (I'm not mentioning the other natural defences mentioned in the article in yesterday's Guardian!)

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We're going to Borneo next year and I wondered what those of you who have been there have used?

I somehow don't think my Avon SSS will be enough! I used mossie milk in Cuba this year but it didn't stop me getting bitten.

Thanks

Jungle Formula is an absolute essential..expensive but all the cheap own brand repellents are as good as useless!

In Cuba and Jamaica I used Boots own (silver container) with 50% deet and it worked great. No bites at all. My friends always uses Bens 100 (100% deet)

Thanks guys.

I am starting to buy a few bits from my holiday list and picked up some Jungle Formula lotion today but a quick sniff from the bottle and phew! the stuff stinks! OH said there is no way he would wear it

Must say it smells worse in the bottle than on my skin after a quick test. Do you use it in the day on top of suncream or put on before? Or is it best just at night?

I am off to Corfu in August armed with as many Jungle Formula items I can; roll ons, plug ins and I am really baffled by the vast do's and don'ts regarding mosquitos It seems what works for one doesn't for another, I just hope I am one of those it works for

during our last holiday last summer me and my partner both got bitten very badly regardless of using some spray we had brought from the UK and my partner suffered an alergic reaction so we went to a Greek chemist and brought some cream you rub in- it was amazing. We didnt get bitten again.

Am kicking myself- wish I had brought some back. But does anyone know of an affective cream (not spray) brand you rub into the skin. OR is there something to be said for buying a local brand in resort?

thanks