From Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance - their bites can cause serious complications including the transmission
of diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, encephalitis, and
While there are many ways to deter mosquitoes from biting you, some are more toxic than others. The following suggestions give you easy ways to repel these pests:
Use fabric softener sheets - just wipe on and go. This is great for babies.
Supplement with one vitamin B-1 tablet a day from April through October. Add 100 mg of B-1 to a B-100 Complex daily during the mosquito season.
Don't eat bananas during mosquito season – mosquitoes love bananas! There is something about how your body processes the banana oil that attracts these female sugar-loving insects.
One of the best natural insect repellents is Vick's Vaporub®.
Planting marigolds around your yard works great as a bug repellent because the flowers give off a fragrance bugs do not like. This is a great way to ward off mosquitoes without using chemical insecticides.
Campers agree that the very best mosquito repellant is Avon Skin-So-Soft® bath oil mixed half and half with rubbing alcohol.
When all else fails – get a frog.
i'm sure victoria secrets would be happy to hear that their pear glace lotion is also a misquito deterent. you can add vinegar to your diet as well. they don't like the smell of it's reaction either. i hate misquito bites!!!
Posted by: turner | March 27, 2006 8:03 AM | Permalink to Comment