Best mosquito repellent?
Jul 8, 2017, 8:15 pm
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Best mosquito repellent?
I tend to not use any and then end up using an after bite cream but it's not going so well since whenever I get bitten I get some kind of allergic reaction and red spots everywhere. 
Would rather avoid this situation entirely.
What's the best mosquito bite repellent?
Would rather avoid this situation entirely.
What's the best mosquito bite repellent?
Jul 8, 2017, 8:25 pm
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I tend to not use any and then end up using an after bite cream but it's not going so well since whenever I get bitten I get some kind of allergic reaction and red spots everywhere.
Would rather avoid this situation entirely.
What's the best mosquito bite repellent?
Would rather avoid this situation entirely.
What's the best mosquito bite repellent?
Sawyer's Jungle Juice was a good back up.
Jul 8, 2017, 8:35 pm
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I like the Off! Deep Woods products. The foil wrapped towelettes are convenient for travel, while the small bottle of Maximum DDT concentration spray liquid performed well last summer in Rio (although I like to take a shower after coming inside for the night when I use something so strong).
Jul 8, 2017, 8:41 pm
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This is the best I have ever found.
https://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Produc...KQP0DVFTHPR0J4
https://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Produc...KQP0DVFTHPR0J4
Jul 9, 2017, 12:28 pm
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As much as one wishes for a low/non-toxic alternative and as much as various people try to make you believe that there are natural non-toxic alternatives, high-strength DEET (by brand, Muskol, J&J's Off!) is the only proven repellent that lasts for any length of time.
Scientists who study mosquito know it works but no one is exactly sure how it works.
Below is an interesting article about how mosquitos find a host (multiple ways, at least heat, CO2, scent, shape).
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/...ellent/423672/
Scientists who study mosquito know it works but no one is exactly sure how it works.
Below is an interesting article about how mosquitos find a host (multiple ways, at least heat, CO2, scent, shape).
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/...ellent/423672/
Jul 9, 2017, 1:40 pm
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I like Picaridin based products because it won't melt some plastics like high concentration DEET and works fairly well for me. I'm a mosquito magnet and Picaridin has worked well in a number of warm and humid climates. I like Natrapel which comes in spray and wipe format.
Jan 14, 2018, 10:51 am
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Jungle Formula for those in the UK and probably elsewhere. Took it to South America and had no problems.
May 2, 2018, 4:59 am
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I like Picaridin based products because it won't melt some plastics like high concentration DEET and works fairly well for me. I'm a mosquito magnet and Picaridin has worked well in a number of warm and humid climates. I like Natrapel which comes in spray and wipe format.
For a DEET version I would suggest Ben’s 30% DEET. Their wipes version makes it pretty easy to carry.
I would also recommend treating your clothes - I find that Sawyer Permethrin Clothing Insect Repellent works the best and doesn’t leave any obnoxious smell.