A Conversation for How to Deal with Mosquitoes
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Researcher Ragnaschlock Started conversation Jul 13, 2001
I've discovered that eating lots of garlicky foods keeps blood sucking creatures away (fleas, mosquitos, vampires) and vitamin B supplements help as well. Of course, overdoing the garlic can tend to repell a lot more than you intended (coworkers, pets, loved ones, etc.)
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gscottj Posted Oct 19, 2003
I read something about bananas, once. As in, rubbing them on your skin, if I remember correctly. I can't remember if it was to prevent bites or to soothe the itching, though it might just work for both.
I'll look it up and get back later.
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gscottj Posted Oct 19, 2003
Sorry, I apparently got that backwards...
Go to http://jean_e.tripod.com/thewholedogstore/id11.htmlto check out a site that seems moderately reliable.
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davethetest Posted Jan 17, 2004
Is it true that quinine repels mosquitos, and that it is present in tonic water?
I confess I have believed this without research, or confirmation, with resultant only too regular gin overdoses (which I find aids the digestion of the tonic)
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