Natural Mosquito Repellent Survey...

haritha · Dec 16th, 2005, 22:20

neem oil 5% Coconut oil 95% mix give a try

haritha · Dec 16th, 2005, 22:22

neem oil 5% Coconut oil 95% mix give a try

lotus blossom · Dec 16th, 2005, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by narsimha

Actually I try to be very sensible and make decisions based on facts, not anecdote and emotion.

My point is that many people take risks that they deem acceptable, but that are quite high: smoking, alcohol abuse, overeating, driving without seat belts, driving after a few drinks, etc. In the context of that equation, the risk of DEET is pretty small. Why do people focus on risks that are relatively small and not look at the larger picture?

At least read this before you "go natural":

not to argue, but i too base my decisions on being informed. it's true that many people take risks everyday, but some of us are doing what we can to minimize our risks of poisons that harm the body.

and incidentally, i've already gone natural, a long time ago.

edwardseco · Dec 16th, 2005, 23:41

Tried Lemon Grass oil but unless its fresh and its so oily..

edwardseco · Dec 16th, 2005, 23:45

There is an approved natural alternative in the US now. How effective, I haven't seen studies..

Wanderer22 · Dec 17th, 2005, 00:27

I've never used it myself, but the following site sells treated clothing that repels insects.
http://www.orvis.com/store/group.asp?dir_id=885&Group_ID= 2678&shop_id=8724

W22

mca2005 · Dec 17th, 2005, 01:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwardseco

There is an approved natural alternative in the US now. How effective, I haven't seen studies..

Oil of lemon eucalyptus [p-menthane 3,8-diol (PMD)], a plant based repellent, is also registered with EPA. In two recent scientific publications, when oil of lemon eucalyptus was tested against mosquitoes found in the US it provided protection similar to repellents with low concentrations of DEET.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/west...entUpdates.htm

edwardseco · Dec 17th, 2005, 02:51

Microsoft has screwed me on the redirect but many thanks for responding to my implied query.!

Sama · Dec 17th, 2005, 02:54

have to say that neither naturals nor DEET helped with the mosquitoes in Chennai in September. They bit through it all, even through my clothes!

mca2005 · Dec 17th, 2005, 05:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwardseco

Microsoft has screwed me on the redirect but many thanks for responding to my implied query.!

my mistake:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/west...entUpdates.htm

john.sw · Dec 17th, 2005, 06:03

My sister is a pharmacist, and she swears by Vitamin B...

...but she has never been in Chennai in September!

amarama · Dec 17th, 2005, 07:34

I always seem last in line, but here goes. Many good points from this cheery well informed crowd. I as for the bugs matural seems to work quite well if applied heavily every couple of hours. in certain areas mossies are actually attracted to deet are what not. They learn that those bad smells offer a good meal. Small little buggers. As for natural oils, most "natural oils" are actually man made. Even the high priced ones like from young living.
Another point is that if your body is funtioning properly all the horrible things we are exposed to are dispelled. But yeah, deet is toxic so if something else can work, why not try that first. Cheers

lotus blossom · Dec 17th, 2005, 07:47

does anyone know what is in the mosquito repellants used in india that get plugged into the outlet? they don't seem to really work anyway, in my experience.

Nick-H · Dec 17th, 2005, 11:13

I swear at Vitamin B ---for not stopping the mossies biting me.

There is a 'natural'-base repellant sold by Boots in UK, container with a green top, don't have any here; it certainly smells nice whereas DEET (or is the solvent base?) smells horrible.

I've been using Odomos again. I tried it before without sucess, but it seems to be working now. I saw a mossie flying towards my foot: it looked confused for a second ot two then flew away.

By the way.... Suddenly realised that I should call my Mosquito zapper 'Frank'!

edwardseco · Dec 17th, 2005, 11:40

Yes, the research on vitamin B is that it is useless. However, it makes an excellent placebo. Since some people tend to be bitten and some not, those that aren't will swear by bitavitamuin B if they were taking it..

Dec 16th, 2005, 22:22	#17
haritha Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kadalikad-Kerala-India Posts: 527	neem oil neem oil 5% Coconut oil 95% mix give a try

Dec 17th, 2005, 02:54	#24
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,545	have to say that neither naturals nor DEET helped with the mosquitoes in Chennai in September. They bit through it all, even through my clothes! __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* sama: Pali/Sanskrit: that state of consciousness which reflects neither attachment nor aversion

Dec 17th, 2005, 06:03	#26
john.sw Up in the hills with my head in the clouds... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India/UK Posts: 1,019	My sister is a pharmacist, and she swears by Vitamin B... ...but she has never been in Chennai in September! __________________ www.nilgiris.asia your guide to the Nilgiris, Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri and Gudalur

Dec 17th, 2005, 07:34	#27
amarama Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: very near the Mexican border Posts: 164	deet? I always seem last in line, but here goes. Many good points from this cheery well informed crowd. I as for the bugs matural seems to work quite well if applied heavily every couple of hours. in certain areas mossies are actually attracted to deet are what not. They learn that those bad smells offer a good meal. Small little buggers. As for natural oils, most "natural oils" are actually man made. Even the high priced ones like from young living. Another point is that if your body is funtioning properly all the horrible things we are exposed to are dispelled. But yeah, deet is toxic so if something else can work, why not try that first. Cheers

Dec 17th, 2005, 11:13	#29
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,426	I swear at Vitamin B ---for not stopping the mossies biting me. There is a 'natural'-base repellant sold by Boots in UK, container with a green top, don't have any here; it certainly smells nice whereas DEET (or is the solvent base?) smells horrible. I've been using Odomos again. I tried it before without sucess, but it seems to be working now. I saw a mossie flying towards my foot: it looked confused for a second ot two then flew away. By the way.... Suddenly realised that I should call my Mosquito zapper 'Frank'! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Dec 16th, 2005, 22:20	#16
haritha Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kadalikad-Kerala-India Posts: 527	neem oil 5% Coconut oil 95% mix give a try

Dec 16th, 2005, 23:41	#19
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,436	Tried Lemon Grass oil but unless its fresh and its so oily..

Dec 16th, 2005, 23:45	#20
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,436	There is an approved natural alternative in the US now. How effective, I haven't seen studies..

Dec 17th, 2005, 00:27	#21
Wanderer22 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 472	I've never used it myself, but the following site sells treated clothing that repels insects. http://www.orvis.com/store/group.asp?dir_id=885&Group_ID= 2678&shop_id=8724 W22

Dec 17th, 2005, 02:51	#23
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,436	Microsoft has screwed me on the redirect but many thanks for responding to my implied query.!

Dec 17th, 2005, 07:47	#28
lotus blossom re-member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: revolving around the sun standing still Posts: 1,893	does anyone know what is in the mosquito repellants used in india that get plugged into the outlet? they don't seem to really work anyway, in my experience.

Dec 17th, 2005, 11:40	#30
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,436	Yes, the research on vitamin B is that it is useless. However, it makes an excellent placebo. Since some people tend to be bitten and some not, those that aren't will swear by bitavitamuin B if they were taking it..

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