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lcheek6703
 Post subject: Natural Mosquito Repellent?
PostPosted: 28 Apr 2008 19:08 
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Does anyone know of a natural way to repell mosquitos? My son is highly allergic to mosquito bites and unfortunately is also allergic to all of the mosquito repellents on the market. (I am pretty sure we have tried them all). So he is either has itchy mump like whelps due to the bite or an itchy rash due to the repellent. Any advise would be much appreciated as we are nearing mosquito season. Thanks!

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 Post subject: Re: Natural Mosquito Repellent?
PostPosted: 28 Apr 2008 19:14 
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Your supposed to be able to wipe bounce on you and/or your clothes to repel mosquitoes. I am not sure if it works.

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 Post subject: Re: Natural Mosquito Repellent?
PostPosted: 28 Apr 2008 19:45 
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When I was little, we used pure vanilla...not vanilla extract. Not only did it work, we smelt good too!

If you do get bit by a mosquito, put Vicks Vapor Rub on it. It takes away the itch and sting!

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 Post subject: Re: Natural Mosquito Repellent?
PostPosted: 28 Apr 2008 21:52 
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I have a good friend who swears by apple cider vinegar. She puts a cup or so in her kid's bath water. It's cheap - and her kids don't smell like vinegar!

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 Post subject: Re: Natural Mosquito Repellent?
PostPosted: 28 Apr 2008 22:33 
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I also heard about dryer sheets too. My uncles swear by it and tuck them in their shirts when they're outside. They look so funny but, they NEVER get bitten either! They also smell good and not like beer! :roll:

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 Post subject: Re: Natural Mosquito Repellent?
PostPosted: 29 Apr 2008 09:54 
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*ANN* wrote:
They also smell good and not like beer! :roll:


Hmmm...wonder if you can stitch them into the clothing??

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 Post subject: Re: Natural Mosquito Repellent?
PostPosted: 29 Apr 2008 10:14 
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Tra61204 wrote:
When I was little, we used pure vanilla...not vanilla extract. Not only did it work, we smelt good too!

If you do get bit by a mosquito, put Vicks Vapor Rub on it. It takes away the itch and sting!


I know you put no extract, but is that PURE vanilla extract and not the imitation vanilla extract? I had heard it was the pure vanilla extract.

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 Post subject: Re: Natural Mosquito Repellent?
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tkmuskrat wrote:
Tra61204 wrote:
When I was little, we used pure vanilla...not vanilla extract. Not only did it work, we smelt good too!

If you do get bit by a mosquito, put Vicks Vapor Rub on it. It takes away the itch and sting!


I know you put no extract, but is that PURE vanilla extract and not the imitation vanilla extract? I had heard it was the pure vanilla extract.



Yes, sorry. That is what I meant! :oops:

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