Mosquito Repellent/Bands

[Mr Smggles]

Travelling to the Swedish Archipelago just outside Stockholm in a week and was wondering if anyone had any experience using Mosquito Repellent Bands? Do they work? How much did you need, 1 set a day etc? Any other tips would be helpful!

Camping/Canoeing for 2 nights then heading into Central Stockholm for The Rolling Stones, can't wait!

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I wouldn't waste your money on them. Mozzies love to bite me, and I've found the best thing is an insect repellant spray called Buzz Off from Superdrug.

I don't work for Superdrug before anybody posts anything in reply.

 

[Mr Smggles]

I wouldn't waste your money on them. Mozzies love to bite me, and I've found the best thing is an insect repellant spray called Buzz Off from Superdrug.

I don't work for Superdrug before anybody posts anything in reply.

I was thinking of buying both a wearable band and taking spray too, just to be sure.

 

[KZNSeagull]

We use Tabard or Peaceful Sleep. Usually works pretty well.

 

[Biscuit Barrel]

It might be an old wife's tale, but taking vitamin B tablets is good at keeping mozzies at bay. My wife and I took then when we were on holiday in central Africa and we did not get bitten. Other people we were travelling with did get bitten.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

I was thinking of buying both a wearable band and taking spray too, just to be sure.

Two days camping in Sweden? Might be wrong, but got a gut feeling you may well survive without having to buy any anti-mozzie products at all

 

[Mr Smggles]

Two days camping in Sweden? Might be wrong, but got a gut feeling you may well survive without having to buy any anti-mozzie products at all

Mozzies are actually quite well known for being a bit of a pest in Sweden. Add to that being next to the water in a summer months for up to 72 hours I think I'd prefer to spend £5 on a product. Just wondered if anyone had a recommendation.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Two days camping in Sweden? Might be wrong, but got a gut feeling you may well survive without having to buy any anti-mozzie products at all

Think midges in Scotland.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Think midges in Scotland.

Already was mate. Minor irritant at worst

 

[W3 BHA]

The only effective repellent with regard to mossies is Deet. You will find it in just about every decent spray, cream etc. Bands/bracelets are impregnated with it and can work to a limited extent. Don't go for fancy brands, just get the best ratio of Deet content to cost. Nothing works completely - some people are just delicious to mossies.

 

[shoreham seagull 1973]

Used Tesco and Morrison's 50% deet insect repellent products for Cuba, Thailand and Turkey with no bites, whilst others were getting bitten frequently. Make sure it is 50% otherwise it will be innefective.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Just wondered if anyone had a recommendation.

Um, GROW some?

 

[Mr Smggles]

Um, GROW some?

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Already was mate. Minor irritant at worst

Nope, they eat me alive.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Think midges in Scotland.

 

[Gazwag]

One of the best things is cinnamon oil which not only repeals mozzies but really helps relieve the bites if you get them.

 

[c0lz]

Take piriton tables or medicine at least a week before going.
For a Repellent use... Avon, skin so soft.
For bites put a Spoon under hot water then apply to the bite too reduce the itching and swelling.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

nope, they eat me alive.

woose.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

woose.

Who are you calling a woose? I know where you sit at the Amex.

 

[Boroseagull]

If you are susceptible to being bitten, do as wife does use both bands & a good quality spray [Jungle Formula]. Also be sensible and wear long sleeve shirts, hiking trousers & not shorts & wear a hat.

As an amusing aside, whilst birding with a group in Peru a few years back one of our party heard that Marmite was good for keeping mossies at bay [vit B thing]. It didn't work so in desperation he ended up spreading it over his face, legs & arms. It worked then!