Princess Incognito Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) ...Does anyone else have the same problem as me in that whenever you attempt to anywhere more exotic than a trip to the UK, that you will more often than not be bitten to buggery by mozzies (or any other kind of nasty nibbler)?? I am due to go away in a few weeks time to Spain (god forbid I ever venture somewhere really tropical). Last time I went, I got badly bitten and swelled up Veruca Salt style - attractive. Jungle Formula or the Boots insect "repellent" both seem to make sod all difference. In fact, I sometime wonder if it actually attracts them. However, if I don't have any spray on, I will always also get bitten. I have plenty of things to deal with the bites once I have them but would rather like to find some solution to prevent this from happening in the first place. I read somewhere that you could take some kind of tablet to help but, typically, I can't find the article that I read now. I asked at Boots and they said the only thing they could think of was concentrated vitamin B tablets as this is meant to make you exude some kind of anti-mozzy smell and puts them off you. I am sure this wasn't what I had read about though, although I will certainly give this a crack. I may well just have to accept that I am damn tasty (for the insects at least - better than nothing I suppose) but any tips would be appreciated... Cheers muchly PI Edited September 14, 2009 by Princess Incognito Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Incognito Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) Oops - have just thought, t'was Violet Beauregarde who swelled up wasn't it?? Not Veruca Salt.... Edited September 14, 2009 by Princess Incognito Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.os Theory Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 garlic supplements worked a treat for me when travelling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyboarder Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Sleep within a mosquito net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I use 'Avon skin so soft'. It works for me although it does make you smell like your gran. Its what the marines use i believe also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terse Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I use 'Avon skin so soft'. I'm getting worried about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I use 'Avon skin so soft'. It works for me although it does make you smell like your gran. Its what the marines use i believe also. Someone told me that this worked. It doesn't. All it did to me was make the little bastards stick to my skin, they then bit me before dying by drowning in the oily stuff. It also irritates old bites. I think it was all a marketing ploy by Avon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Incognito Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 garlic supplements worked a treat for me when travelling... Oh right, hadn't heard of that one. May as well take some of those supplements as well to add to my tablet collection... Sleep within a mosquito net. Good plan for when sleeping. If only wrapping oneself in a mosquito net was acceptable dining out wear in the evening and then I would have a total solution! I use 'Avon skin so soft'. It works for me although it does make you smell like your gran. Its what the marines use i believe also. Totally hadn't heard of that one either....I am glad I asked for tips. Thanks for the suggestions guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty2k04 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Antihistamines <sp> - this definately works, start taking two weeks before you go though. The double whammy is it stops you getting hayfever at the sametime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodolite Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I am due to go away in a few weeks time to Spain Just wondered, are you doing that job that was advertised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 We were advised by some Greeks, to use lemon, lemon and more lemon. They have lemon on every plate and in almost every drink. It ran through their blood and prevented any bites at all, ever! I have to say, it seems to work. If on hols and we forget to do the lemon thing before going out for a meal, we ask for a drink with lemon, or a plate of lemon slices and use them to dab pulse points. If you leave the crushed lemon on the table, you may well stay clear of the little devils. Or buy those very inexpensive waxy sticks or lemon roll-on things or even real lemons! And don't forget your ankles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazcabs Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 We were advised by some Greeks, to use lemon, lemon and more lemon. They have lemon on every plate and in almost every drink. It ran through their blood and prevented any bites at all, ever! I have to say, it seems to work. If on hols and we forget to do the lemon thing before going out for a meal, we ask for a drink with lemon, or a plate of lemon slices and use them to dab pulse points. If you leave the crushed lemon on the table, you may well stay clear of the little devils. Or buy those very inexpensive waxy sticks or lemon roll-on things or even real lemons! And don't forget your ankles! We were told the same in Portugal a couple of years back, works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Incognito Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 I am due to go away in a few weeks time to Spain Just wondered, are you doing that job that was advertised Lol - no, although had my holiday not already been pre-booked I would have been tempted, it sounds like a good deal! Thanks to all for suggestions and tips. Lemons all the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossils Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I use 'Avon skin so soft'. It works for me although it does make you smell like your gran. Its what the marines use i believe also. This works 100% for fending off the Manx midges. I've not tried it on foreign mozzies yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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