Mozzy bites

by **Holiday time** on Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:07 am

Hi, I only know of people who have had Marmite on toast for a week or so before and they swear by it. Prevention is better than cure...if it works for you that is.
M+C

by **Helspeth** on Thu Jun 05, 2008 2:11 pm

the marmite option
does that depend whether the mozzies love it or hate it ???!!!!

by **isawlashings** on Thu Jun 05, 2008 2:18 pm

Best one I heard of was "Eat lots of garlic, and drink plenty of Guinness." You'll definetly know who your friends are after that!

by **Angel52** on Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:36 pm

I heard take garlic tablets a month before you go a friend of mine swears by it & never gets bitten all worth a try
ANGIE

by **fizzyj** on Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:13 am

you can always try NHS direct - they are pretty good on things like this

by **mims670363** on Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:55 pm

i have tried loads of stuff for mozzy bites and the best by far is one i get in greece its Rona Ross bite therapy gel you get it in the supermarket its about 4 euro and i have recommended it to loads of people and all agree its the best you should be wary with some of the repelants as the contain harmful substances its best to go for the natural ones and they smell i get my husband to spray it on him then i just sit next to him seems to keep them at bay .im just home from kos and ive got one the size of a pound coin on my leg but its not been itchy since i got home regards mims

by **mims670363** on Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:16 pm

the stuff i mentioned just did a quick search and you can get it on e baY seller cosmetica 471 its 1.40 didnt check post but its only a small tube well worth have-ing in the cupboard its Rona Ross bite therapy gel
hope you find it worth while regards mimms

by **boxear** on Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:06 pm

The most effective way of stopping insect bite reactions is to take a course of what is known as Anti-Histamine tablets starting a few days before and also during the holiday period.

These are more commonly known as hayfever and allergy releif tablets that you can buy from any supermarket under their own branding. There are two product types, the first one being Loratadine based and the second being Cetirizine Hydrochloride based and both should not cause drowsiness but it is always good to be careful as people can be affected i.e always read the warning on the box.

I have suffered terrible reactions from bites, almost to the point of deciding never to go to a carribean resort again but these really do make a difference and a big thank you to the doctor at NHS Direct for recommending them to me!

by **Hils** on Sat Jun 21, 2008 1:12 pm

We were told in Mexico that the reason the locals eat chillies is to stop the mozzies from biting. Don't know whether it works as I didn't eat chillies but Mexicans swear by it.

by **justine parker** on Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:33 pm

I suffer terrible from mozzie bites and have some really really nasty lumpy scars from them which i am waiting to have surgically removed.

I did find the Lemon Spray in Turkey to be a godsend - i also take anti-histamines a month prior to hols and also take garlic tablets.

If you look for something along the lines of Jungle Formula make sure it has at least 50% DEET.

A friend of ours who owns a lake in France was told to try BOUNCE tumble dryer sheets - rub them over you and around doors/windows and it actually worked when i tried it.

My friend also swears by Avon Dry Oil Spray but as it is an Oil, be very careful in the sun.