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<blockquote data-quote="Jisp" data-source="post: 77" data-attributes="member: 1553"><p>The problem is that most oils (like lavender and eucalyptus) that rebel mosquitors are also volatile and quickly disperse in the air. So unless you apply them constantly to your skin they won't work.</p><p></p><p>Citronella candles work, but I have heard that breathing Citronella is bad for you. They now sell bracelets with Citronella on them that you can wear. Although Citronella is natural it's safety is questionable.</p><p></p><p>But like with all things, you have to do a risk analysis and make some choices between two potentially harmful things. Mosquitos are not just a nuisance they are vectors for all sorts of diseases and parasites. There is also concern about lyme disease and ticks in my area as well. So what I have decided to use the one thing that has actually proven to work...DEET. I apply it in a well ventilated area to clothes, shoes and socks and any surface that is not in direct contact with skin.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jisp, post: 77, member: 1553"] The problem is that most oils (like lavender and eucalyptus) that rebel mosquitors are also volatile and quickly disperse in the air. So unless you apply them constantly to your skin they won't work. Citronella candles work, but I have heard that breathing Citronella is bad for you. They now sell bracelets with Citronella on them that you can wear. Although Citronella is natural it's safety is questionable. But like with all things, you have to do a risk analysis and make some choices between two potentially harmful things. Mosquitos are not just a nuisance they are vectors for all sorts of diseases and parasites. There is also concern about lyme disease and ticks in my area as well. So what I have decided to use the one thing that has actually proven to work...DEET. I apply it in a well ventilated area to clothes, shoes and socks and any surface that is not in direct contact with skin. [/QUOTE]
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