Natural mosquito repelent

tomswife · 07-03-2009, 11:54 AM

I know I've heard you guys talk about this but now that we're going camping this weekend I can't think what it was. I think I've heard talk about coconut oil. Will just spreading it on your body work?
Thanks :-)

Darkfire · 07-03-2009, 01:07 PM

I am interested in this too. I have horrible bites and more every day from the garden. At this point I am mixing vodka with citronella oil and pure vanilla. It works ok I think. I am going to do more experiments. I am one of those that can spray enough DEET on herself to get a new form of cancer and still get chewed alive. It simply does not work. I am using epsom salts, banana skins, comfry tea and tobacco juice on the bites and the combo almost works for drying them up. Oh Coconut oil too. I use it interally and externally....still getting bitten and it does not clear them up right away. If someone RAVES about a product working once then it might work for a few hours to take the itch out.....I am still working on it and hope to hear more responses.

JoSkids · 07-03-2009, 03:35 PM

Yeah there was a thread that someone started and she is in mosquito country, using CO and says she is not getting bit.

Of course there is speculation about body temperature and blood type having a factor in whether the mosquitos love you or not...

I don't live in mosquito country so I can't say whether CO would be helpful in that regard, but we are having a flea issue and I am not getting bit like the rest of the family and I am the only one who uses (internally) CO so I would say, for me, CO is a good insect repellent.

Darkfire · 07-03-2009, 03:45 PM

Yah been told my blood type is a major factor. O-. It's meat or dairy too. As a vegan nothing bothered me and deer and squirrels did not fear me or run. Nor farm goats or any animals....Not to hijack my own post or anything ug.

I just started some garlic tincture....we'll see how that does.

Suncharm · 07-04-2009, 09:05 AM

Super B-Complex works for me

fawn · 07-04-2009, 03:46 PM

citronella essential oil mixed in coconut oil. I'm probably too late.............

Darkfire · 07-05-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by fawn

citronella essential oil mixed in coconut oil. I'm probably too late.............

Tried that last night with garlic and tobacco juice. Still got some bites....Not tons but a couple. Had on long pants and sleeves, socks and crocs still got a few////

tomswife · 07-06-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by fawn

citronella essential oil mixed in coconut oil. I'm probably too late.............

Thanks, Fawn, yes you are but that's ok. I need something for the rest of the summer anyway. Where do you buy citronella oil at?
I've been looking all over for a citronella plant to put outside but haven't had any luck.

shapeup1 · 07-06-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tomswife

Thanks, Fawn, yes you are but that's ok. I need something for the rest of the summer anyway. Where do you buy citronella oil at?
I've been looking all over for a citronella plant to put outside but haven't had any luck.

Health food stores but smell it first...I found it to be a bit strong, some people say that the brown listerine works too, in a spray bottle half listerine half water...

Su11 · 07-06-2009, 04:47 PM

People recommend B1 intake. I'm trying it this year. So far, only one bite, and that from a mosquito indoors that was probably desparate.

zudy · 07-08-2009, 11:35 PM

Vinegar has been said to be effective in repelling mosquitos. I have not tried it for that purpose but from my experimentation this week, I know it works for fleas on dogs!

Aediekins · 07-09-2009, 02:42 AM

tell me more about the blood-type stuff. I'm a B+ and RARELY get bitten even when others are being chewed on around me!

fawn · 07-09-2009, 08:53 AM

I use a product called "Rage" it's a premix of vitamin e, almond oil, citronella (Cymbopogon nardus)

livinlarge · 07-09-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by zudy

Vinegar has been said to be effective in repelling mosquitos. I have not tried it for that purpose but from my experimentation this week, I know it works for fleas on dogs!

Vinegar for fleas?? Did you just put it directly on the dog?

fawn · 07-09-2009, 02:56 PM

I use eucalyptus essential oil for my chihuahua and it works splendidly! That and Bronners eucalyptus soap

zudy · 07-09-2009, 09:47 PM

Livinlarge, What I did was to put some straight apple cider vinegar on a sponge (organic, even) (though I'm sure it doesn't matter what type) and sponge over my dog's coat. Then I worked it into the fur a little with my fingers. I concentrated on his back, where the fleas hang out for the most part. Now, when I flea-comb him, there are very few. The vinegar smell went away by the time it was dry and seemed to make his coat softer! I think I will add a few drops of eucalyptus, per Fawn's suggestion, next time I do this. I also give the dog and cat "Program" to eliminate the next generation of fleas. I don't want to put the toxic stuff on them.

Jenny19 · 07-10-2009, 12:07 AM

Natural Mosquito Repellent Ingredients
If you are making large amounts of mosquito repellent, a good rule of thumb is to mix the repellent so it's 5-10% essential oil, so mix 1 part essential oil with 10-20 parts carrier oil or alcohol. For a smaller batch use:

* 10-25 drops (total) of essential oils
* 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil or alcohol

The essential oils that work well against mosquitoes are:

* cinnamon oil
* lemon eucalyptus oil
* citronella oil
* castor oil

Safe carrier oils and alcohols include:

* olive oil
* sunflower oil
* any other cooking oil
* witch hazel
* vodka

Natural Mosquito Repellent Recipe
Mix the essential oil with the carrier oil or alcohol. Rub or spray the natural insect repellent onto skin or clothing, using care to avoid the sensitive eye area. You'll need to re-apply the natural product after about an hour or after swimming or exercise. Unused natural insect repellent may be stored in a dark bottle, away from heat or sunlight.

Source:about.com

DiamondDeb · 07-10-2009, 05:15 AM

I recently heard that equal parts of pure sugarfree vanilla extract and water in a spray bottle works. Some say vanilla on pulse points works, too.

cristikarina1 · 07-19-2009, 12:27 PM

Ive squeezed lemon or lime juice and on my hands and put it all over myself as a temporary emergency repellant. its worked for me.

GME · 07-23-2009, 01:14 PM

I think coconut oil works for me. I use it after my shower every day. I went camping last week and didn't get a single bite.

07-03-2009, 11:54 AM	#1
tomswife MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Elgin, Oregon Posts: 1,295 Gallery: tomswife Stats: 251/180/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2008	Natural mosquito repelent I know I've heard you guys talk about this but now that we're going camping this weekend I can't think what it was. I think I've heard talk about coconut oil. Will just spreading it on your body work? Thanks :-)

07-03-2009, 03:35 PM	#3
JoSkids Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 5,079 Gallery: JoSkids	Yeah there was a thread that someone started and she is in mosquito country, using CO and says she is not getting bit. Of course there is speculation about body temperature and blood type having a factor in whether the mosquitos love you or not... I don't live in mosquito country so I can't say whether CO would be helpful in that regard, but we are having a flea issue and I am not getting bit like the rest of the family and I am the only one who uses (internally) CO so I would say, for me, CO is a good insect repellent. __________________ [COLOR="magenta"]Jo [/COLOR] ________________________________________________ [COLOR="YellowGreen"]If hunger is not the problem, food is not the answer![/COLOR] [COLOR="DarkOrange"]Be Prepared - It's not just a Boy Scout motto anymore! [/COLOR] [COLOR="deepSkyBlue"]If anyone doesn't think their plan is the best; they should probably be looking for a new plan. - Jezzie[/COLOR]

07-10-2009, 12:07 AM	#17
Jenny19 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 10 Gallery: Jenny19	Make Your Own Natural Mosquito Repellent Natural Mosquito Repellent Ingredients If you are making large amounts of mosquito repellent, a good rule of thumb is to mix the repellent so it's 5-10% essential oil, so mix 1 part essential oil with 10-20 parts carrier oil or alcohol. For a smaller batch use: * 10-25 drops (total) of essential oils * 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil or alcohol The essential oils that work well against mosquitoes are: * cinnamon oil * lemon eucalyptus oil * citronella oil * castor oil Safe carrier oils and alcohols include: * olive oil * sunflower oil * any other cooking oil * witch hazel * vodka Natural Mosquito Repellent Recipe Mix the essential oil with the carrier oil or alcohol. Rub or spray the natural insect repellent onto skin or clothing, using care to avoid the sensitive eye area. You'll need to re-apply the natural product after about an hour or after swimming or exercise. Unused natural insect repellent may be stored in a dark bottle, away from heat or sunlight. Source:about.com

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07-03-2009, 01:07 PM	#2
Darkfire MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21225 Posts: 1,659 Gallery: Darkfire Stats: 319/296/137 WOE: Organic, Lowerish Carb, Gluten Free, Caesin Free Start Date: June 1 09	I am interested in this too. I have horrible bites and more every day from the garden. At this point I am mixing vodka with citronella oil and pure vanilla. It works ok I think. I am going to do more experiments. I am one of those that can spray enough DEET on herself to get a new form of cancer and still get chewed alive. It simply does not work. I am using epsom salts, banana skins, comfry tea and tobacco juice on the bites and the combo almost works for drying them up. Oh Coconut oil too. I use it interally and externally....still getting bitten and it does not clear them up right away. If someone RAVES about a product working once then it might work for a few hours to take the itch out.....I am still working on it and hope to hear more responses.

07-03-2009, 03:45 PM	#4
Darkfire MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21225 Posts: 1,659 Gallery: Darkfire Stats: 319/296/137 WOE: Organic, Lowerish Carb, Gluten Free, Caesin Free Start Date: June 1 09	Yah been told my blood type is a major factor. O-. It's meat or dairy too. As a vegan nothing bothered me and deer and squirrels did not fear me or run. Nor farm goats or any animals....Not to hijack my own post or anything ug. I just started some garlic tincture....we'll see how that does.

07-04-2009, 09:05 AM	#5
Suncharm Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 15,014 Gallery: Suncharm WOE: Kicking ED out of my life	Super B-Complex works for me

07-04-2009, 03:46 PM	#6
fawn Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 12,207 Gallery: fawn Stats: sz 18/4 WOE: Whole organic, free range, wild caught, pastured Start Date: February 7, 2000	citronella essential oil mixed in coconut oil. I'm probably too late.............

07-06-2009, 04:47 PM	#10
Su11 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Outside Perimeter Atlanta Georgia Posts: 12,910 Gallery: Su11 Stats: Total loss- 54 (since Sept 05) WOE: General lower carb	People recommend B1 intake. I'm trying it this year. So far, only one bite, and that from a mosquito indoors that was probably desparate.

07-08-2009, 11:35 PM	#11
zudy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 122 Gallery: zudy	Vinegar has been said to be effective in repelling mosquitos. I have not tried it for that purpose but from my experimentation this week, I know it works for fleas on dogs!

07-09-2009, 02:42 AM	#12
Aediekins MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,169 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: Aediekins Stats: St/199 Curr/189 Gl/160 and toned! WOE: General Low-Carb Start Date: 4th Restart- May 2009	tell me more about the blood-type stuff. I'm a B+ and RARELY get bitten even when others are being chewed on around me!

07-09-2009, 08:53 AM	#13
fawn Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 12,207 Gallery: fawn Stats: sz 18/4 WOE: Whole organic, free range, wild caught, pastured Start Date: February 7, 2000	I use a product called "Rage" it's a premix of vitamin e, almond oil, citronella (Cymbopogon nardus)

07-09-2009, 02:56 PM	#15
fawn Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 12,207 Gallery: fawn Stats: sz 18/4 WOE: Whole organic, free range, wild caught, pastured Start Date: February 7, 2000	I use eucalyptus essential oil for my chihuahua and it works splendidly! That and Bronners eucalyptus soap

07-09-2009, 09:47 PM	#16
zudy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 122 Gallery: zudy	Livinlarge, What I did was to put some straight apple cider vinegar on a sponge (organic, even) (though I'm sure it doesn't matter what type) and sponge over my dog's coat. Then I worked it into the fur a little with my fingers. I concentrated on his back, where the fleas hang out for the most part. Now, when I flea-comb him, there are very few. The vinegar smell went away by the time it was dry and seemed to make his coat softer! I think I will add a few drops of eucalyptus, per Fawn's suggestion, next time I do this. I also give the dog and cat "Program" to eliminate the next generation of fleas. I don't want to put the toxic stuff on them.

07-10-2009, 05:15 AM	#18
DiamondDeb Fat Burning Machine Extraordinaire! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 53,790 Gallery: DiamondDeb	I recently heard that equal parts of pure sugarfree vanilla extract and water in a spray bottle works. Some say vanilla on pulse points works, too.

07-19-2009, 12:27 PM	#19
cristikarina1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 335 Gallery: cristikarina1 Stats: 250/247/140 (lowest on atkins was 219) WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/02/07	Ive squeezed lemon or lime juice and on my hands and put it all over myself as a temporary emergency repellant. its worked for me.

07-23-2009, 01:14 PM	#20
GME MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea Posts: 2,155 Gallery: GME Stats: 250/182.1/175?? 5'7" WOE: generic low carb/JUDDD Start Date: April 2000 (the first time)	I think coconut oil works for me. I use it after my shower every day. I went camping last week and didn't get a single bite.