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Always getting bit by mosquitos when we are over, any tips on what to use to stop them biting.
Masa wrote on Mon Nov 1, 2021 10:56pm:
Always getting bit by mosquitos when we are over, any tips on what to use to stop them biting.
Hi Masa,
There are many "posts" on here regarding repellents & insect bite solutions.
If you search on mosquitoes & mossies page above on "what are you looking for", the information may help.
V
Posted: Tue Nov 2, 2021 7:33am
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Hi we use Citronella spray found by the shampoos etc in Mercadona - it is 1.50€ for a 150ml bottle
We also use Agua Cologne found in the baby isle (I believe Spanish mother’s use it on their babies as protection) this is a 5 or 600ml bottle for around 3€ if I remember correctly.
Both seem to offer decent protection - may still get the odd mosquito landing but don’t seem to like it then.
Cheers
Sharon
Posted: Tue Nov 2, 2021 8:04pm
Villas wrote on Tue Nov 2, 2021 6:53am:
Hi Masa,
There are many "posts" on here regarding repellents & insect bite solutions.
Read more...
If you search on mosquitoes & mossies page above on "what are you looking for", the information may help.
V
Thanks for your reply
Posted: Tue Nov 2, 2021 8:05pm
Pinkshami wrote on Tue Nov 2, 2021 7:33am:
Hi we use Citronella spray found by the shampoos etc in Mercadona - it is 1.50€ for a 150ml bottle
We also use Agua Cologne found in the baby isle (I believe Spanish mother’s use it on their babies as protection) this is a 5 or 600ml bottle for around 3€ if I remember correctly.
Read more...
Both seem to offer decent protection - may still get the odd mosquito landing but don’t seem to like it then.
Cheers
Sharon
Thank you we will definitely be trying these.
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Pinkshami wrote on Tue Nov 2, 2021 7:33am:
Hi we use Citronella spray found by the shampoos etc in Mercadona - it is 1.50€ for a 150ml bottle
We also use Agua Cologne found in the baby isle (I believe Spanish mother’s use it on their babies as protection) this is a 5 or 600ml bottle for around 3€ if I remember correctly.
Read more...
Both seem to offer decent protection - may still get the odd mosquito landing but don’t seem to like it then.
Cheers
Sharon
I used to blame mosses for the multitude of biites I get but it seems like they are the "no seeums" which make a buzzing noise but so tiny you don't see them. I work a lot outside daytime on our land and I get at least 5/10 bites every day. I, ve tried both your suggestions and even added eucalyptus oil and extra citronella oil to them and still get badly bitten. I have to wear long sleeved, and long pants clothing in 30+ heat and can't find anything to repel them. I also take garlic tablets (and eat every day in food). Has anyone else found a good repellant. I also seem to attract flies as many as 10 on me but only odd one around hubby. Help please anyone as I feel I need a hazza suit to keep them away.
Regards
Pauline
Posted: Wed Nov 3, 2021 5:28pm
I used Avon skin so soft and don't get any bites with that. I used to always get them.
Kaz45 wrote on Wed Nov 3, 2021 5:28pm:
I used Avon skin so soft and don't get any bites with that. I used to always get them.
I also tried it but it caused me to break out in a terrible bout of prickly heat as its made of a mineral oil (like baby oil, caused my skin to fry). Guess it's OK to use after dusk but definitely not while working in the sun for me.
Regards
Pauline
Posted: Wed Nov 3, 2021 5:46pm
paulsav wrote on Wed Nov 3, 2021 5:35pm:
I also tried it but it caused me to break out in a terrible bout of prickly heat as its made of a mineral oil (like baby oil, caused my skin to fry). Guess it's OK to use after dusk but definitely not while working in the sun for me.
Regards
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Pauline
I only used it in the evening but will note that thanks.
paulsav wrote on Wed Nov 3, 2021 9:51am:
I used to blame mosses for the multitude of biites I get but it seems like they are the "no seeums" which make a buzzing noise but so tiny you don't see them. I work a lot outside daytime on our land and I get at least 5/10 bites every day. I, ve tried both your suggestions and even added eucalyp...
Read more...
...tus oil and extra citronella oil to them and still get badly bitten. I have to wear long sleeved, and long pants clothing in 30+ heat and can't find anything to repel them. I also take garlic tablets (and eat every day in food). Has anyone else found a good repellant. I also seem to attract flies as many as 10 on me but only odd one around hubby. Help please anyone as I feel I need a hazza suit to keep them away.
Regards
Pauline
Best repellent I’ve used is called Tabard my South African friend recommended it. I don’t think you can buy it in Spain, there’s a U.K. website and I believe it was available on Amazon in U.K.I use the roll on smells nice, also carry the stick in my handbag.
https://www.tabarduk.com/products
Regards
Anne
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