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Insect repellent
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As some of you are, I am going away soon to sunnier climes. However I am very scared of being eaten alive by mosquitos, as this has happened me before.
Does anyone know of a good and effective make of insect repellent?
Does anyone know of a good and effective make of insect repellent?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Most insect repellent contain chemicals stong enough to strip nail varnish off - so I wouldn't recomend any of them. Try burning Citronella oil in your room or dilute it in a base oil and rub on your skin, esp. at dusk, to exposed areas like ankles and arms. Invest in a good mossie net, if on hols abroad - also good for keeping out other creapy crawlies too!! If you want to go down the chemical route, find a lotion with a high DEET percentage.