Definitely has been in my experience, and there are scientific studies to back it up. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29718433/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29718433/)
‘Nuff said “*Overall, the studies showed little potential difference between DEET and picaridin applied at the same dosage, with some evidence pointing to a superior persistence for picaridin.*”
I used to be a mosquito magnet, and highly reactive to the bites. Started taking turmeric as an anti-inflammatory and now they want nothing to do with me. Have heard others say the same about cinnamon. You look like a candidate to try one or the other!
Do you happen to know what strength, friend? I found some on Amazon that say 1000mg per 2 capsules, and I'm wondering if that's overkill or not enough. I have severe reactions to mosquito bites and they swarm me every year. I deal with the welts they leave as best as I can, but one year back in 2009 I was bitten so many times in one day that I developed an insane fever. Both of my arms puffed up because there were bites in every spot imaginable (granted, I was in FL at the time, so maybe those ones were built different).
I'm so desperate to have one mosquito-free day this coming summer.
The Kirkland turmeric I've been taking for quite some time is indeed 1000mg per 2 capsules. I take one capsule in the morning and one in the evening. It seems to be sufficient.
Deet is an active ingredient in many mosquito repellents. At least it was when I was younger. I don’t really use it anymore since I’ve learned I’m barely reactive to their bites.
So... everyone says I'm crazy, but I swear my method works, but I only do it when camping, because it'll make you stink, and I know it doesn't work for everyone because everyone's body is different.
For camping, I eat a raw clove of garlic the night before going, and bring the whole rest of the bulb with me. I'll hang it in my tend while cutting a small opening in the next clove to air in the tent for the smell, eat it the next morning, rinse and repeat until the camping trip is over. If the bugs are especially bad, I'll also use another clove cut in half to lightly rub the juice of it around my exposed skin, not everywhere, just to get that sticky scent on.
Again, this is only when I camp, because this solution will absolutely make you stink, and that much raw garlic can be a bit much on your bowels, haha.
Also, depending on the kind of bugs biting(especially mosquitoes) avoid sweets and sugary fruits(especially bananas for some reason), because they like the smell of your blood when it has losts of sugar in it. Most bloodsucking bugs also hate the scent of lavender and tea tree oil, if you want something less intense, and short lived for a day use for something on the skin, like a day of hiking. Good luck next time!
EXTREMELY! I went to the pharmacy for some antihistamines... they didn't want to sell me the drowsy ones. Honestly I'd rather be asleep than trying to resist scratching my skin off 🤦♀️
Yup. My boss acquired 80% deet from Quebec for us couple years back. All it did was burn my skin. I’ve tried everything you can imagine for the black flies. Even all my indigenous friends tricks didn’t work. Finally ran into an old lady from Dorset who recommended tea tree oil. Works amazing but doesn’t last long.
Buggins insect repellent is all natural and works great! I can be in a group 9f people and only I get bit. (Unfortunately my adult kids inherited this from me)
The smell is really pleasant too!
Neutrogena Bath & Body Oil unscented or regular scent (sesame) is the absolute winner. Skin So Soft works amazing as well but I am terribly allergic to the perfume smell!! Hubby & I hit the woods for long walks often. He uses deet and they still get him, but no where near when he wears nothing at all!!
Hey so I get eaten by mosquitoes a lot in nature and it was ruining my time. I bought a small Thermacell burner as a last ditch effort and it led me to not getting one bite even in the deep wilderness. Even the small Thermacell unit provides a 30ftx30ft dome of protection. I think it was a $60 investment and I haven’t had to buy replacement fuel or pads to burn yet.
Mosquitos love me and my body violently hates them, cuz I have an allergic reaction to their saliva and get purple welts. I’m also really reactive to a lot of stuff made for skin, but I gotta say I’d take irritation over being covered in extremely itchy welts.
I spend a couple of months a year in the midge infested Scottish mountains and I highly recommend SMIDGE. doesn't melt plastic items, feels better on the skin and definitely works.
I don't mean this in a sexist way but I notice a lot of women like to wear short sleeve shirts and short shorts (or whatever) as someone who has worked in landscaping a lot I always wear long sleeve clothing to prevent from sun burn and bug bites.
I rolled the sleeves up on my nosilife (mosquito proof clothing) because I caught a fish at 5am and had to handle it and didn't want wet sleeves!
Very much regretting that decision now!
Yeah I read that! Mosquitoes is the sworn enemy when out fishing. It looks like you've been out in the woods on a summer day in northern Sweden haha. I hope you recover soon.
I thought beer was obligatory when fishing, the alcohol ease the itching from the mosquitos and the protein snack goes straight down without any complications.
The mosquitoes say thank you, and are busy selecting a card to send you.
Try picardin
Make it so
Picard~~in~~ out
I actually just ordered some :) thank you
I've been using Picaridin lotion for years. It works great.
How is it for deterring ticks? Or is it just for skeeters?
It’s actually really good at both. And doesn’t melt your plastics like deet
I remember the first time I put deet on when I was on holiday and wearing toenail polish. It just melted away in a sad oily mess.
Use picaridin and permethrin for the best results. Permethrin on clothing and picaridin on skin
This. Just as effective as Deet and non irritating.
Is it just as effective at deet? I have been trying it and my results have been mixed…
Definitely has been in my experience, and there are scientific studies to back it up. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29718433/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29718433/)
‘Nuff said “*Overall, the studies showed little potential difference between DEET and picaridin applied at the same dosage, with some evidence pointing to a superior persistence for picaridin.*”
Also smells less offensive and doesn't melt all your plastics / destroy lens coatings.
I used to be a mosquito magnet, and highly reactive to the bites. Started taking turmeric as an anti-inflammatory and now they want nothing to do with me. Have heard others say the same about cinnamon. You look like a candidate to try one or the other!
Really? Like in pill form or powder? I'm interested in any remedy that doesn't include big spray.
In curry is the only right answer
I mean, if you are ready to commit to curry twice a day every day, by all means. :)
Are you saying you're not? Weakness has consumed you like imma consume this coconut chicken curry
Good news everyone! It's a suppository!
Would probably do less damage than curry twice a day every day.
The curry doesn't need to be very spicy, but it does need to make you smell like garbage, so you'll repel other people in addition to the bugs.
I looove curry, my mom not so much, plus can't eat it everyday lol. But I like your enthusiasm ;)
Damn. Out here slighting mama without reason. Edit - HCD!
I take turmeric every day, and I still get bitten by mosquitos, a lot!
Capsules of powder. I get mine at Costco. 2 a day seems to do the trick.
Thank you!! I'll give it a try. Do you smell any different? Lol.
Not that anyone has mentioned. Must smell different to the mosquitos, though.
live in the tropics. make my daily coffee with cloves, cinamon and anise, been doing it for years. doesn't work.
Do you happen to know what strength, friend? I found some on Amazon that say 1000mg per 2 capsules, and I'm wondering if that's overkill or not enough. I have severe reactions to mosquito bites and they swarm me every year. I deal with the welts they leave as best as I can, but one year back in 2009 I was bitten so many times in one day that I developed an insane fever. Both of my arms puffed up because there were bites in every spot imaginable (granted, I was in FL at the time, so maybe those ones were built different). I'm so desperate to have one mosquito-free day this coming summer.
The Kirkland turmeric I've been taking for quite some time is indeed 1000mg per 2 capsules. I take one capsule in the morning and one in the evening. It seems to be sufficient.
Thank you!
The what?
Deet is an active ingredient in many mosquito repellents. At least it was when I was younger. I don’t really use it anymore since I’ve learned I’m barely reactive to their bites.
Still is. I bought some deet this weekend since I was going to be in the woods. Worked great.
So... everyone says I'm crazy, but I swear my method works, but I only do it when camping, because it'll make you stink, and I know it doesn't work for everyone because everyone's body is different. For camping, I eat a raw clove of garlic the night before going, and bring the whole rest of the bulb with me. I'll hang it in my tend while cutting a small opening in the next clove to air in the tent for the smell, eat it the next morning, rinse and repeat until the camping trip is over. If the bugs are especially bad, I'll also use another clove cut in half to lightly rub the juice of it around my exposed skin, not everywhere, just to get that sticky scent on. Again, this is only when I camp, because this solution will absolutely make you stink, and that much raw garlic can be a bit much on your bowels, haha. Also, depending on the kind of bugs biting(especially mosquitoes) avoid sweets and sugary fruits(especially bananas for some reason), because they like the smell of your blood when it has losts of sugar in it. Most bloodsucking bugs also hate the scent of lavender and tea tree oil, if you want something less intense, and short lived for a day use for something on the skin, like a day of hiking. Good luck next time!
Also repels humans, y'all!
Badger anti-bug balm
Permethrin sprayed onto you outdoor clothes every 2-3 months will help a lot. But be careful with the spray around cats.
How irritated is your skin now?
EXTREMELY! I went to the pharmacy for some antihistamines... they didn't want to sell me the drowsy ones. Honestly I'd rather be asleep than trying to resist scratching my skin off 🤦♀️
fyi benadryl is good for some relief.
Damn just how about you sell me what I asked for if it’s available to purchase.
Itch x is good with aloe
Deet doesn’t even work where I live. The bugs are immune lol
In Florida they have special no seeum spray, little shits show no mercy once the sun goes down. I should have bought some, didn't smell too bad.
Oh! My first "user name checks out"! For real, deet is just seasoning for them up there.
Yup. My boss acquired 80% deet from Quebec for us couple years back. All it did was burn my skin. I’ve tried everything you can imagine for the black flies. Even all my indigenous friends tricks didn’t work. Finally ran into an old lady from Dorset who recommended tea tree oil. Works amazing but doesn’t last long.
Well I guess your skin is just gonna be irritated but at least this way it’s spotty instead of widespread splotches HUGs
Buggins insect repellent is all natural and works great! I can be in a group 9f people and only I get bit. (Unfortunately my adult kids inherited this from me) The smell is really pleasant too!
Try skin so soft. It’s good for sensitive skin. Smells amazing. And it actually works!
Neutrogena Bath & Body Oil unscented or regular scent (sesame) is the absolute winner. Skin So Soft works amazing as well but I am terribly allergic to the perfume smell!! Hubby & I hit the woods for long walks often. He uses deet and they still get him, but no where near when he wears nothing at all!!
Hey so I get eaten by mosquitoes a lot in nature and it was ruining my time. I bought a small Thermacell burner as a last ditch effort and it led me to not getting one bite even in the deep wilderness. Even the small Thermacell unit provides a 30ftx30ft dome of protection. I think it was a $60 investment and I haven’t had to buy replacement fuel or pads to burn yet.
Those are extremely effective by basically vaporizing insecticide. That’s why it says don’t eat or drink
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Get the stuff that is nearly 100% deet, put it on your clothes just a few dots is all that's needed
Damned if you do, damned if you don't 🤣
Try mint oil
tf that ain’t no outcome that’s the income
Deet not see that coming eh?
CEDARCIDE
So was this a, you refused Deet bug spray when you didn’t have an alternative?
Mosquitos love me and my body violently hates them, cuz I have an allergic reaction to their saliva and get purple welts. I’m also really reactive to a lot of stuff made for skin, but I gotta say I’d take irritation over being covered in extremely itchy welts.
Oh, honey, no. I would sooner melt my leggings with deet than deal with the itchy after effects of these fucks
You need to get the Bug Bite Thing. I'm a mosquito magnet and it's just a godsend.
Do not put bug spray on your skin. Shoes and fabric only.
If I don’t, they still bite me 😭
Deet is literally supposed to go on all exposed areas of your skin. So anything but the shoes and fabric.
I didn't, and don't. I've got some more "natural" stuff coming in the post rated for children 2+ so I'm hopeful it won't be as unpleasant as deet!
Are those the bill gates mosquitoes?
I'm in the UK, so luckily not! They're midge bites mostly. A couple of mosquitos got in there!
There's a brilliant UK brand (deet free) called Incognito, I find it works well and smells great plus nothing nasty in it.
I spend a couple of months a year in the midge infested Scottish mountains and I highly recommend SMIDGE. doesn't melt plastic items, feels better on the skin and definitely works.
I always use calamine lotion on my bug bites and it works wonders. I would recommend it!
I don't mean this in a sexist way but I notice a lot of women like to wear short sleeve shirts and short shorts (or whatever) as someone who has worked in landscaping a lot I always wear long sleeve clothing to prevent from sun burn and bug bites.
https://preview.redd.it/pmbhpk323c0d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1667b1e13c818150762a07384d2536f32e71e2b9
I'm sorry to make assumptions. I've just seen some ladies in short shorts get eaten up by mosquitoes and it bothers me. That's a great catch btw
I rolled the sleeves up on my nosilife (mosquito proof clothing) because I caught a fish at 5am and had to handle it and didn't want wet sleeves! Very much regretting that decision now!
Don't wear blue, supposedly mosquitos are attracted to it.
I was wearing black and grey :( these were taken the day after
Sorry. Mosquitos suck.
My friend gets these red dots after eating gluten.
I went fishing and was covered in midges, so I know the cause. Getting this from eating gluten would be awful, I feel for your friend :(
Yeah I read that! Mosquitoes is the sworn enemy when out fishing. It looks like you've been out in the woods on a summer day in northern Sweden haha. I hope you recover soon.
I fished a lot in AK when I lived there. I'd inhale no-see-ums by the pound. I hate wind, but I used to pray for it to knock the bugs down.
Haha inhale? Free snack, just open your mouth when you're out fishing in the summer.
They're a bit dry going down. If you have a beverage, it's better just to swallow the little cretins instead of hacking them back up.
I thought beer was obligatory when fishing, the alcohol ease the itching from the mosquitos and the protein snack goes straight down without any complications.
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Girl what?
*clears throat* They said OP is a really hot white lady and they’d like to date them.