Who else here has mosquito bites? I have at least 10 right now and can't stop itching

that's one advantage of winter!!!

alphastreet said:

Who else here has mosquito bites? I have at least 10 right now and can't stop itching

When I go on holiday, they love me too

You can get wrist straps impregnated with repellant, they work well.

And also, if you itch, it spreads the infection and itches even more. Get yourself some tigerbalm and rub a little on each bite, it'll soon ease the itching.

I'm thankfully one of those people that either they don't bite or I have zero reaction to the bite. But they still annoy me by buzzing around.

They don't bother me at all. I must taste nasty to them. What bothers me are gnats when I get sweaty working in the garden. They annoy the hell out of me!

KidaDynamite said:

Out of 7 folks I was the only person getting bitten the hell up. I can tell you within a couple weeks I got bitten OVER 10 times and it itches like fuck!

that's me too! always on the soles of my feet, and that HURTS as well as itches

I swell up too, if I get bitten on the arm it can look broken LOL

ZombieKitten said:

They love me so I have to put on something before working in the yard. I forgot one day and you could amost connect the dots on my legs, I had so many bites.

Pretty much everything other than fleas completely ignore me. Its a gift that I've gladly accepted.

Cerebus said:

Pretty much everything other than fleas completely ignore me. Its a gift that I've gladly accepted.

Somebody told me this is a sign of cardiovascular health, because unhealthy people tend to

leak carbon dioxide out of their skin (this attracts mosquitos).

imago said:

Cerebus said:

Pretty much everything other than fleas completely ignore me. Its a gift that I've gladly accepted.

Somebody told me this is a sign of cardiovascular health, because unhealthy people tend to

leak carbon dioxide out of their skin (this attracts mosquitos).

also I heard if you took Vitamin B(?) or something like that you become less attractive to them?

ZombieKitten said:

imago said:

Somebody told me this is a sign of cardiovascular health, because unhealthy people tend to

leak carbon dioxide out of their skin (this attracts mosquitos).

also I heard if you took Vitamin B(?) or something like that you become less attractive to them?

I'll have to check that out.

I HATE mosquitos!

imago said:

ZombieKitten said:

also I heard if you took Vitamin B(?) or something like that you become less attractive to them?

I'll have to check that out.

I HATE mosquitos!

it might not be B at all, but yeah, if you find out something, let me know before our summer hits

imago said:

erik319 said:

imago said:

I'll have to check that out.

I HATE mosquitos!

I've heard something similar. Apparently if you take marmite on holiday & have it on toast in the morning, they leave you alone. Marmite's full of b vitimins. Course, that all depends on if you like marmite!

nope, vegemite neither!

You should change your avvie to this

ZombieKitten said:

erik319 said:

imago said: I've heard something similar. Apparently if you take marmite on holiday & have it on toast in the morning, they leave you alone. Marmite's full of b vitimins. Course, that all depends on if you like marmite!

nope, vegemite neither!

You should change your avvie to this

Lifted from tipnut.com

Mosquito Bite Prevention Home Remedies & Tips

• Vanilla Extract: A few different recommendations for this one, each contradicting the other. Some say to dab Vanilla Extract on your pulse points, others say to rub it all over your skin & dab your clothes. Some say the cheap stuff is what you have to use, others say the real, pure Vanilla is the only thing that will work. Some say to apply it full strength, others say you can dilute it with water and spray it on. Play around with Vanilla to see what gives you best results–there are plenty of believers for this one as a mosquito deterrent so I think there’s something to it.
• Garlic: This isn’t a favorite thing to do day-to-day, but if you’re going camping or hiking through heavily mosquito infested areas, try a garlic powder and water paste. Apply to pulse points, behind knees, on shoes and ankles and a dab or two on your cheeks or somewhere on your face and neck. Remember–keep out of eyes. And maybe stay out of public places too " /> .
• Essential Oils: Mix choice of essential oils with rubbing alcohol, or witch hazel, or distilled water and spritz on body or directly on cloth to rub on body (shake before each use). Or add a few drops in baby oil or olive oil then rub on skin. You can also apply drops along a strip of fabric (cotton) and tie around wrist. *Make sure to avoid mouth and eye areas when using essential oils.
• Citronella oil
• Lavender oil
• Catnip oil
• Eucalyptus oil
• Pennyroyal oil *Seems to be strongly recommended
• Tansy oil *Seems to be strongly recommended
• Basil oil
• Thyme oil
• Cedar oil
• Tea Tree oil
• Peppermint oil
• Lemongrass oil

paintedlady said:

Lifted from tipnut.com

Mosquito Bite Prevention Home Remedies & Tips

• Vanilla Extract: A few different recommendations for this one, each contradicting the other. Some say to dab Vanilla Extract on your pulse points, others say to rub it all over your skin & dab your clothes. Some say the cheap stuff is what you have to use, others say the real, pure Vanilla is the only thing that will work. Some say to apply it full strength, others say you can dilute it with water and spray it on. Play around with Vanilla to see what gives you best results–there are plenty of believers for this one as a mosquito deterrent so I think there’s something to it.
• Garlic: This isn’t a favorite thing to do day-to-day, but if you’re going camping or hiking through heavily mosquito infested areas, try a garlic powder and water paste. Apply to pulse points, behind knees, on shoes and ankles and a dab or two on your cheeks or somewhere on your face and neck. Remember–keep out of eyes. And maybe stay out of public places too " /> .
• Essential Oils: Mix choice of essential oils with rubbing alcohol, or witch hazel, or distilled water and spritz on body or directly on cloth to rub on body (shake before each use). Or add a few drops in baby oil or olive oil then rub on skin. You can also apply drops along a strip of fabric (cotton) and tie around wrist. *Make sure to avoid mouth and eye areas when using essential oils.
• Citronella oil
• Lavender oil
• Catnip oil
• Eucalyptus oil
• Pennyroyal oil *Seems to be strongly recommended
• Tansy oil *Seems to be strongly recommended
• Basil oil
• Thyme oil
• Cedar oil
• Tea Tree oil
• Peppermint oil
• Lemongrass oil

Thanks for posting this. I have tea tree oil and peppermint oil so I will give this a shot the next time I'm in the garden.

Light a cigar!!!!! the mosquitoes will soon piss off!!!!

Michelesky said:

paintedlady said:

Lifted from tipnut.com

Mosquito Bite Prevention Home Remedies & Tips

• Vanilla Extract: A few different recommendations for this one, each contradicting the other. Some say to dab Vanilla Extract on your pulse points, others say to rub it all over your skin & dab your clothes. Some say the cheap stuff is what you have to use, others say the real, pure Vanilla is the only thing that will work. Some say to apply it full strength, others say you can dilute it with water and spray it on. Play around with Vanilla to see what gives you best results–there are plenty of believers for this one as a mosquito deterrent so I think there’s something to it.
• Garlic: This isn’t a favorite thing to do day-to-day, but if you’re going camping or hiking through heavily mosquito infested areas, try a garlic powder and water paste. Apply to pulse points, behind knees, on shoes and ankles and a dab or two on your cheeks or somewhere on your face and neck. Remember–keep out of eyes. And maybe stay out of public places too " /> .
• Essential Oils: Mix choice of essential oils with rubbing alcohol, or witch hazel, or distilled water and spritz on body or directly on cloth to rub on body (shake before each use). Or add a few drops in baby oil or olive oil then rub on skin. You can also apply drops along a strip of fabric (cotton) and tie around wrist. *Make sure to avoid mouth and eye areas when using essential oils.
• Citronella oil
• Lavender oil
• Catnip oil
• Eucalyptus oil
• Pennyroyal oil *Seems to be strongly recommended
• Tansy oil *Seems to be strongly recommended
• Basil oil
• Thyme oil
• Cedar oil
• Tea Tree oil
• Peppermint oil
• Lemongrass oil

Thanks for posting this. I have tea tree oil and peppermint oil so I will give this a shot the next time I'm in the garden.

Mach inspired me a while ago to try using different oils on my skin... I use oils now on my armpits with the crystal deoderant salt block... I realized I don't get bit like I used to be in the past.

I used to be mosquito lunch in the past... for two years now I haven't had ONE bite.

the list missed NEEM oil which is great for plants to get bugs to stop munching on them.. not sure if its a great mosquito repellant.... but its great at repelling all kinds of bugs off plants, and lovely for my skin also.

mixing oils is always fun, and so good for the skin.