wyleyrabbit
Well-known member
Deep Woods Off! It comes in different scents, and works very well.
Mosquito Repellants - What Works Best?
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Peteandsharon
Well-known member
We spent a couple of nights in southern Wisconsin recently. There were four of us and we surrounded ourselves with four smoking Thermacells. We were OK until dusk. At that point the mosquitoes hit us like rabid animals. It looked like the Thermacells were only making them mad. Seriously, I have had only mixed results with the thermacells. They seem to either work very well or not at all. Given that I don't like lathering up in chemicals, it's all we really use, though. We did use the skin so soft when my son was young with reasonable results.
Tom of Ypsi
Well-known member
We use a sprinkle on the ground granules called Mosquito Beater with good results. Skin so soft was so so but oily/greasy feeling. Deep Woods off has been the spray on of choice and Themacells the mosquito population thought it was an invitation for dinner. All of this tested over years at our 40 acres in northern Michigan.
Garry & Bev
travel bug
We're with Doug and Lynne when it comes to using Watkins bug dope. We found it works better than anything else we've tried and doesn't have a bad smell either. It is a cream and not a spray, so there is no inhaleing it.
soilmovers
Well-known member
I have to agree with you to stay away from the chemicals. Your skin will absorb the toxins.
Try mixing a teaspoon of vanilla in about a cup of water. Pour that into a spray bottle and mist it on your body.
Cindy
wyleyrabbit
Well-known member
beware of natural repellents
Just a reminder everyone: Beware of so-called natural mosquito repellents. Most simply do not work well, if at all. Now that West Nile Virus is a real threat in most parts of North America, this should not be taken lightly.
I wish there were products that work as well as DEET, but in my experience, nothing beats products such as "Deep Woods OFF!"
See here:
http://www.snopes.com/oldwives/skeeters.asp
and here: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/chemicals/deet.htm
and here:
http://www.brevardcounty.us/mosquito/deet.cfm
One minor note, be careful not to get DEET products directly or indirectly on plastic.
My $0.02 worth.
Chris
Just a reminder everyone: Beware of so-called natural mosquito repellents. Most simply do not work well, if at all. Now that West Nile Virus is a real threat in most parts of North America, this should not be taken lightly.
I wish there were products that work as well as DEET, but in my experience, nothing beats products such as "Deep Woods OFF!"
See here:
http://www.snopes.com/oldwives/skeeters.asp
and here: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/chemicals/deet.htm
and here:
http://www.brevardcounty.us/mosquito/deet.cfm
One minor note, be careful not to get DEET products directly or indirectly on plastic.
My $0.02 worth.
Chris
deet
I was in Bass Pro the other day and they sell a product that is 100% Deet. Repel 100 here is the link. I think that would keep the Texas sized mosquito's away. I don't think I would use it on my kids but me that is another story.
Elevatorman
Active Member
Save your slightly used Bounce dryer sheets. Take one and hang in your belt loop. I've used them while fishing to fight off the mosquitos, it works!
Besides, I understand they clean the bugs off the front cap or the front of the truck very well also!
Besides, I understand they clean the bugs off the front cap or the front of the truck very well also!
Dave & Linda
Member
Watkins....... as in Watkin lemon juice. We spray lemon juice in the back yard, it work really well. [do to are small yorkies] But on a camping trip, am not sure it would work so well.
dieselsweetheart
Well-known member
I just bought those Off fans that are out now....they work very well. First experience was in Chincoteague and you know how bad the skeeters can be down there. Not one bite. You don't need to wear it on your belt..if you are sitting out just lay it on a table next to you and it will work just fine. Can get a little pricey since the refills only last a certain amount of time...but it's better than spraying all that stuff on your skin!
JohnDar
Prolifically Gabby Member
Glad to hear it. I just bought two of them to try next week at our campsite, along with some refills. Not cheap, but I don't like spraying bug juice all over me just to sit around the campfire for a couple of hours, or putting long pants and sleeves on. Really don't like crawling in bed with that stuff (and sunscreen) all over me. Icky, icky, poo. (OK, sometimes I'm a wuss.)
JohnDar
Prolifically Gabby Member
The OFF devices appear to work as advertised. My brother in law has one of the ThermaCell devices and says it works for him. But the size and cost of it, and the fact that you have to buy the holster separate makes it a more expensive proposition. Without the holster, it gets rather hot in one's pocket. Overall, the advertised life of the repellant is about the same. The OFF unit does not require a butane bottle to run it, however.
You pay your money and you take your choice.
You pay your money and you take your choice.
jimtoo
Moderator
Hi gwalter,
Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum and Family. We have a great bunch of people here with lots of information and all willing to share their knowledge if needed.
We hope you have a great time with your new unit, I'm sure you will have fun making great memories.....just don't use the OFF on your Heartland family or friends.
Enjoy the forum.
Jim M
Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum and Family. We have a great bunch of people here with lots of information and all willing to share their knowledge if needed.
We hope you have a great time with your new unit, I'm sure you will have fun making great memories.....just don't use the OFF on your Heartland family or friends.
Enjoy the forum.
Jim M
