Chamomile tea. I make it strong and put it in a spray bottle. I can even spray face and ears! It works for me. I've seen mosquitos come within a centimeter of my skin and turn around and leave!
I've used just about every home remedy suggested, and have not found one of them that work. (Avon Skin-So-Soft, Bounce dryer sheets, olive oil, vanilla extract, Vics VapoRub, amber Listerine, and a host of others that I can't remember at this time. They work for others, but not for me for some reason; I don't know if it's because of my blood type, or any other reason. The only thing that I have found to work for me is Deep-Woods Off!, which I don't like to use because if I use it more than once or twice, I break out in hives; and a product made by Avon, a combination of sunscreen and mosquito repellent all in one.
One of the home remedies mentioned might work for you, just give them a try one by one, and see what happens. What works for some, doesn't necessarily work for others for some reason. Good luck to you.
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Request: Natural Mosquito Repellent
Archived on 08/17/2009
I need a natural mosquito repellent recipe.
Lynne from Odessa, TX
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RE: Natural Mosquito Repellent
I have heard by my neighbor that olive oil on the skin is supposed to be a natural repellent. I have not tried it. She swears by it. (08/24/2006)
Vanilla extract artificial or real. I use it, and I am always the first to be attacked (and have large welts as a result) if I forget to put it on. Just dab on your pulse points, plus it smells great on anyone. If it will stop them in Alaska, it will stop them anywhere.
By camo_angels
RE: Natural Mosquito Repellent
The best mosquito repellent available according to studies in lemongrass oil which when applied stopped mosquito bites for 198 minutes. Followed my eucalyptus radiata at 89 minutes. These outdid all major brands tested. Lemongrass actually contains way more citronellol than citronella. I also use this on my pets. To make a great spray mix 20 drops essential oil in a 2/3 water 1/3 alcohol solution, shake, and spray as needed. (08/24/2006)
Avon Skin So soft works great. Especially here in Maine. You can get it now in a "spray" bottle. (08/26/2006)
By Judy
RE: Natural Mosquito Repellent
I have heard that hanging a fabric softener sheet from your beltloop or anywhere on yourself repels mosquitoes. (08/26/2006)
By Tara
RE: Natural Mosquito Repellent
I use garlic pills, one a day works great no odor to you, but mosquitoes hate it. (09/12/2006)
By Mary
RE: Natural Mosquito Repellent
Putting a fabric softener sheet in your pocket does no good. You have to rub it onto your exposed skin. it works for short intervals only. (05/21/2008)
By mailei
RE: Natural Mosquito Repellent
I use original Listerine (the amber coloured liquid) on myself and my family whenever we are out and so far no bites at all. It cost me about $3.00 for a bottle of the generic brand and I put it into some smaller squirt bottles. Just spray on your exposed skin and they stay completely away. (07/02/2008)
