dancer65 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Hi everyone hope you are doing ok The hot damp weather here has left us with an abundance of mosquitos who decided to have a wonderful feast on me land my reaction to them hasn't been great even with hydrocortisone cream and antihistermines they are driving me insane itchy and really painful, sure some of you relate . Any suggestions to what natural repellents work, I tried a commercial one and immediatly my breathing became an issue. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 @dancer65 - I have seen great effects from bracelets. Here in the US they sell them in retail pharmacies or Walmart, they are treated with citronella oil and you wear them and they really worked for me. I am a delicacy for bugs - they really like my blood. and I too break out really bad from the bites, so I know what it is like. These bracelets have helped and are cheap. I think you can get them on amazon. Another thing that helps - we light incense sticks when we are outside. Especially frankincense keeps the bugs away but in your case it might cause breathing problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 46 minutes ago, Pistol said: @dancer65 - I have seen great effects from bracelets. Here in the US they sell them in retail pharmacies or Walmart, they are treated with citronella oil and you wear them and they really worked for me. I am a delicacy for bugs - they really like my blood. and I too break out really bad from the bites, so I know what it is like. These bracelets have helped and are cheap. I think you can get them on amazon. Another thing that helps - we light incense sticks when we are outside. Especially frankincense keeps the bugs away but in your case it might cause breathing problems. Thank you! I have been looking for something which isn't an aerosol and which isn't heavy to carry around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer65 Posted August 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Thanks pistol I have never heard of the bracelet will will going online next to find it ! Really need it for when I'm outside darn things are everywhere at the moment . The downside of living in such beautiful green countryside I never use to get bitten but since my hysterectomy they love me ! Yeah totally allergic to in incense perfumes etc, drives me mad ! Thinking about planting some lemongrass around the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clb75 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 I use one that is organic called “green wise organics”. I found it at Costco. It repels mosquitoes and other bugs. It’s really effective which is not always the case with organic sprays. My child is allergic to mosquitoes so this has been really helpful. There is a bit of an odor when you first put it on but it’s from the citronella...not sure if that would affect your breathing or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneEyre9 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Badger offers both a spray and a balm that work well in my experience. It looks like Target carries this brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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