Repel mosquitoes?


Question:I know the easiest way to repel the nasty little things is to use bug spray, but are there any foods or drinks that you can eat/drink to repel them?

Answers:
Garlic supplements are supposed to help ward off mosquitos. If you like eating Garlic for the flavor, try eating alot of it, and taking Garlic supplements. Rubbing Citrus juice on your exposed skin may help as well. I have also heard taking vitamin B complex over a long period of time can make you less attractive to mosquitos. None of these alone have been proven to work anywhere near as well as commercial mosquito sprays like OFF!


Hmmm I don't know about that but I have heard that dryer sheets repel them. If you stick one in your belt loop or something. Smells a little better and is less gross than covering yourself in bug spray.
Spiders hate bayleaf and mint. Bounce sheets are great and skin so soft
skin so soft
from avon
works very well
its kinda oily though
Not that I know about. Get rid of stagnant water.
Besides personal bug-sprays there is citronella.
This is a plant you grow in your garden.
The extracted oil can be burned in lamps, or candles.

You can also put up a Martin House or Bat House.

The latest thing is a Mosquito Magnet.
This uses propane to create a low heat.
The heat acts on bait, like a piece of meat.
An electric fan sucks them in when they get close.
Perhaps it's a myth but I've been told that there's something in bananas that attracts mosquitoes to people's blood. Refrain from eating too many bananas...

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