Down here the recent hot, humid weather has caused outbreaks of the mosquito-borne Ross River virus, and the authorities have been recommending that people in affected areas use those plug-in electric mosquito repellents that give an automatic burst of spray every x number of minutes. The idea is that where you are living stays mosquito-free the entire time you are asleep. Although our mozzies are only active at night, unlike many parts of the world where they are 24/7.

I guess you could use an automatic spray repellent around your home & other methods such as roll-on insecticide for when you are out & about.

Of course, you should also ensure you have a good supply of calamine lotion on hand to deal with the itchiness of bites from mosquitoes that do make it through your defenses.

Increase rent 100% to your mosquito

Care Plus® DEET that's what I use when going Carp fishing.so I won't go nuts from all the stupid flies/mosquitos.

And yep it actually works.But it isn't a cure

i don't think there ever will be a cure to eradicate malaria or mosquitos.
i don't even know what their purpose is in this world,just a nuisance around the world,responsible for many deaths and diseases,,,,i mean look at the size of the damn thing,unbelievable that it can actually kill you.

mosquitos are rife in hot,humid and water logged environments,not so much in the colder parts of the world.

pindokhan123 wrote:
mosquitos are rife in hot,humid and water logged environments,not so much in the colder parts of the world.

That's one of the biggest worries about climate change for countries like mine which straddle both the temperate & tropical zones. Tropical diseases endemic to northern Australia such as Ross River fever etc are starting to gain a foothold in the sub-tropical regions, and there is a genuine fear that in 30 or so years they might take hold in some of the bigger cities such as Brisbane (which lies 450km/280 miles below the tropics) as they warm up.

It is only Australia's geographic isolation, strong quarantine/customs controls & very good luck that has prevented the more dangerous overseas diseases such as dengue fever from gaining a foothold. But the luck will run out one day, and that will have a big impact on Australia's economy & productivity.

I don't think you need to worry about climate change.

We're all going to blow each other up long before an insect does us in.

Getting back to the original topic, I used to play semi-pro golf in the Southeast Region of the US. Florida, Louisiana, and Texas mainly.

We covered ourselves with Avon's Skin So Soft lotion. Although not created for this purpose, it works really well and it smells good too!

Also, in drier regions we dealt with Deer Flies. At these stops, we sprayed our neck, arms, and legs with Vanilla extract from a spray bottle. It tends to stain your collar but well worth it.

Knock wood, I haven't had a mosquito bite since I was a kid. I am one of those lucky ones they just don't have an appetite for.

Adam

zerohdcp wrote: Getting back to the original topic, I used to play semi-pro golf in the Southeast Region of the US. Florida, Louisiana, and Texas mainly.

We covered ourselves with Avon's Skin So Soft lotion. Although not created for this purpose, it works really well and it smells good too!

Also, in drier regions we dealt with Deer Flies. At these stops, we sprayed our neck, arms, and legs with Vanilla extract from a spray bottle. It tends to stain your collar but well worth it.

Knock wood, I haven't had a mosquito bite since I was a kid. I am one of those lucky ones they just don't have an appetite for.

Adam

thanks for that tip i will make sure i take some vanilla extract /essence with me,i did read about somewhere but appreciate all the tips everyone has given me here,a big thanks to all

As long there are stagnant water sources around the neighborhood, there's no stopping the mosquitoes from breeding.

@OP,
I can't recommend any natural/herbal remedies even though that's what is asked for. But here, the trending liquid vaporizers like Good Knight/All-Out works best every-time.

Those piss off the mosquitoes real well and consistently.

Though i should mention that even they are quite effective as mosquito repellent; their prolong use may cause respiratory issues as those are liquid insecticides made of diluted Prallelthrin and/or Allethrin which are toxic substances. But like everything else, it depends on individuals. Many have been using these for ages without any reported complaints.

To get the optimum results, do not plug it into the bed side electrical socket ofc. unless you don't have a choice.
Instead, plug it at the farthest electrical point in the room where you are sitting or sleeping.
In an air-conditioned room, switch it on for no more than an hour or so.

An alternative solution would be using a mosquito-net in the bed during sleeptime.

very funny all the remedies,most natural way to keep mosquitoes away apply rose water on your body its also good for your skin just remember its not the rose water that we drink as a cooler

i've got loads of rose bushes in my garden,might grab some petals and rub em' over me,actually i will do an experiment,try different things on different parts of exposed skin,ie arms,ankles,feet,face and hands and see which ones work the best,unless you try ,you will never know

The simplest and most effective is the Avon Skin So Soft oil. It doesn't take much and lasts a very long time.

I'm like 'zerohdcp'. I don't think I have been bitten by a skitter since I was a kid.