AAAARGH Mosquitoes!!!

[etown]

Outside...
10 minutes...
25 mosquito bites...


that is all...

[moefox]

yikes! Good thing we're getting the OFF coupons

[tim139]

Yeah I know just took the dog for a walk and it's bad

[KaraMA]

They are really bad in Red Deer too. My daughter and I were swarmed when we walked through the park today.

[mcandlish]

Ugh I sat outside for an hour tonight for my girl's soccer game and even tho I was covered in OFF they were all over me, I have a nice bite right in the middle of my forehead lol

[Cia]

Even with all the wind those things still get me. Last nite I was splitting some peonies and I was swarmed, bites on top of peeling sunburn really, really hurts.

[EdmontonChristine]

I went out last night for a walk and LITERALLY WAS RUNNING FROM THEM! IT WAS AWFUL, they were attached to me like leeches and they sure can keep up with you! haha

I went to try and buy some bug repellent, and couldn't find anything this morning but I will try the organic store later, since I like the stuff without chemicals...it smells nicer

[joybellswj]

I make my own to save money and get away from the chemicals!! Here is the "recipe" if anyone want to give it a whirl. I was at the park yesterday with my two kids and there was a field right beside us with LOTS of misqutoes around and neither of my kids got bitten. I got a bite on my arm but that's because I didn't put it on until I got there and those buggers got right to me LOL

The essential oils that work well against mosquitoes are:

• cinnamon oil, lemon eucalyptus or regular eucalyptus oil or citronella oil
• mix with olive oil or sunflower oil

20 drops essential oil to 2 tablespoons oil - you can pick which oil you like the best or mix them together. You can make a larger batch and it will last up to 6 months in a dark bottle or just make enough to last a few days. It's not hard to whip together.
I would recommend putting it on every 1 1/2 hours if you are consistently outside, sweating, swimming, excersicing etc.

Good luck!
Joy

[moefox]

great recipe joybellswj, I'll have to try it out.
My husband is nearly immune to them, makes me crazy, me and my kids are swarmed all the time, bleh!

[EdmontonChristine]

I called planet organic and they said that you can mix citronella essential oil with water and it does the trick, just spray it on, I am gonna try it tonight and i'll let you know

FYI even though I got bit last night my bites are still itchy hahah

[pippinelkhound]

It's the dog I feel sorry for. If he lies down outside, they swarm him. You can see the bites under his coat!

[joybellswj]

I called planet organic and they said that you can mix citronella essential oil with water and it does the trick, just spray it on, I am gonna try it tonight and i'll let you know

FYI even though I got bit last night my bites are still itchy hahah

FYI - It is best to use an oil as a base as using water with oil will not mix well. If you give it a whirl with water though let me know how it goes on.

[mhk]

I got this thing from SDM called "Afterbite" Quite good (so far)

[Dee09]

don't appreciate them trying to fly up my nose either! Guess it's time to bring out 'the suit'

[xnewfiex]

I Love That Suit!