Anyone know a good mosquito repellent?

Salamander, I use the Avon Skin So Soft moisturiser and find it works just as well. I noticed they were selling it in a shop near Loch Lomond in Scotland as a midge deterrent! It comes in a spray bottle and has a pleasant scent and no worries about nasty chemicals. Also reasonably priced.

I have read that coconut oil is a useful insect repellant but I haven't tried it myself. I can, however, vouch for the fact that it soothes insect bites better than any antiseptic cream.

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I think mosquito magnet reviews should clear your head. There are so many tips and ways that will get rid of mosquitos. Hope it helps!

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Drink a teaspoon of Marmite in a mug of water (Add milk or cream to taste) every day. It makes your sweat a little yeasty and most bugs don't like that. In the mid '6o's, in Borneo and Malaya the RAF made me eat a yeast tablet (£0.50 size) at every meal.

It also helps to remember to put the insect repellent on. [itchy emoticon]

I get bitten by all flying bitey things. One thing that works is when you are outside on a balcony or patio, hang up a cloth sprayed with with clove or laurel oil or pour the oil into a small lamp and burn it.

I use Avon and its the best(and the bonus is that it moisturises at the same time!) and it smells nice!

Salamander, yes yes yes. and may Highlanders too. The green one though, used to be called Woodland Fresh.

Sorry Jenny, didn't see your post. Was so excited about sharing my Avon experiences. Good isn't it?

Eat it thickly spread on my morning toast Nonu. I love the stuff. I think it must ooze from my pores and frighten the little beggars away.

NFK , I find that intriguing , May I ask what you actually do with the Marmite ?
I go to Mauritius each year , and am never too proud too seek advice !!

People in the Highlands of ~Scotland and even SAS troops swear by Avon Woodland Fresh Dry Oil Spray. It is the only Avon sold over the counter in this country. Lumberjacks use it. I have found it invaluable when fighting the Scottish Midge. Give it a try. It is the GREEN one, may have changed name but still in Green bottle.

Marmite works for me plus Jungle Formula. Also covering up with floaty skirts and long sleeved tops - I stay pale and interesting.

Thank you everyone. I will keep all these tips in mind for next year's trip!
Plus my trusty Jungle Formula.

I use the Avon one and it does work. I get bitten and end up with nasty lumps and taking Piriton helps when bitten and I also use lavender lotion if itchy as it soothes it. Hope this helps

Avoid wearing dark clothes, especially black, so my travelling friend tells me!

Take Brewers yeast tablets - mozzies hate the smell on your skin.

Maybe that's my problem then. I haven't had a cold for about 30 years.

I read some where that mosquitos home in on blood temperature-so go and sit by someone with a cold!

Update (albeit a bit late). Bought the Jungle Formula and didn't get bitten
once in Corfu (unheard of for me). Thanks all.

Thank you Nonu. Yes I do love holidays, but unfortunately not too keen on flying. Has to be done though.