Anti-mozzie plant experience? (2 Viewers)

[AlanandMayya]

A quick internet search suggests mint, rosemary, lemon grass and lavender strongly repel mosquitos. Anyone tried growing them (or anything else) in small pots; stand them outside in the day to grow, take inside at night to stop the blighters flying in? Im about to try it. The agricultural co-op here in Moncarapacho sells all sorts in small pots.

 

[tacr2man]

According to James Dill, PhD, an entomologist and pest management specialist at the University of Maine, there's no solid evidence showing that plants will repel mosquitoes, and you'll probably get the same number of mosquitoes landing on you with or without them. Mind you a lot of repellents seem to use the citronella smell
Oil of lemon eucalyptus,
OLE, with the active ingredient PMD, is a plant-based alternative to DEET and picaridin. Its repellent properties can last for up to six hours.
?

 

[AlanandMayya]

According to James Dill, PhD, an entomologist and pest management specialist at the University of Maine, there's no solid evidence showing that plants will repel mosquitoes, and you'll probably get the same number of mosquitoes landing on you with or without them. Mind you a lot of repellents seem to use the citronella smell
Oil of lemon eucalyptus,
OLE, with the active ingredient PMD, is a plant-based alternative to DEET and picaridin. Its repellent properties can last for up to six hours.
?

Well, thats a bitter blow. I can confirm from my own , ahem, research, that human sweat generated by large quantities of gin, tonic and beer positively attracts them. Research continues, however.

 

[suavecarve]

My "Go to" Entomologist at work has left, but I am back on days on Monday and will get a 2nd opinion from whoever I entitle as my new "Go to" Entomologist

Our plan is for Basil and Mint as plants to do exactly what you plan and we have plenty of lavender oils and will probably pick up some dried lavender for the van as well.

 

[AlanandMayya]

My "Go to" Entomologist at work has left, but I am back on days on Monday and will get a 2nd opinion from whoever I entitle as my new "Go to" Entomologist

Our plan is for Basil and Mint as plants to do exactly what you plan and we have plenty of lavender oils and will probably pick up some dried lavender for the van as well.

Oh yeah? Well, my Go To Everythingologist (Mayya) assures me that the British in India invented Gin & Tonic because if drunk in sufficient quantity the tonic you sweat out repels mosquitoes and saves you from malaria. TBH that’s not exactly my own understanding of how quinine controls the malaria plasmodium. But then, I’m just a beer-swilling engineer, whereas she is on her third G&T. Practical experience over theory every time.

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[tacr2man]

I used "Bushman" repellent in Australia to good effect , quite important to avoid getting Ross River virus where we lived. Dont know if available elsewhere.

 

[AlanandMayya]

I used "Bushman" repellent in Australia to good effect , quite important to avoid getting Ross River virus where we lived. Dont know if available elsewhere.

In Brunei we used to cadge these bottles of repellent off the Gurkhas. God knows what was in them, very effective. I think they were authorised for use by soldiers and horses but not by ordinary mortals.

 

[davidbaldam]

I use Avon “Skin so Soft” sounds unusual but I’ve found it works where ever I travel, here or worldwide. Used it while in the Forces after it was recommended to be by some very hard men.

 

[AlanandMayya]

I use Avon “Skin so Soft” sounds unusual but I’ve found it works where ever I travel, here or worldwide. Used it while in the Forces after it was recommended to be by some very hard men.

Blimey. Makes you wonder what’s in it.

 

[Two on Tour]

Blimey. Makes you wonder what’s in it.

I would imagine something that mosquitos don't like.

We have a stockpile of Avon “Skin so Soft” bought as a mosquito replant.

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[Camper634]

I used skin so soft in Italy about 4 years ago.The mozzies thought it was delicious.

 

[jerryz]

Having had Dengue Fever twice in Thailand its very nasty ,and almost fatal both times i hate mozzies , no commercial or plant repellent seems effective and thai folk remedies are also crap,, powerful aircon in closed room is effective as are mosquito nets drenched in DVT ,,,mozzie coils are mildly effective as its copious amounts of hash smoke ,, and petrol they dont like petrol so rub it on .... oh and petrol does not keep girls or snakes away .....fortunately I like snakes

 

[suavecarve]

In Brunei we used to cadge these bottles of repellent off the Gurkhas. God knows what was in them, very effective. I think they were authorised for use by soldiers and horses but not by ordinary mortals.

I ve approached my "Go to" Ghurkas who confirm some stuff they had in Brunei.
At the moment they have let me down as to what it is but I have my team back on Monday

 

[suavecarve]

Ghurkas name this as what they had.
Available on amazon

Jungle Formula Maximum Repellent Aerosol 125ml - Maximum Strength, against Mosquitoes, Biting Insects and Ticks - Up to 9 hrs Protection for Any Destination incl. Tropics- with DEET https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N8KCTD1?tag=mhf04-21

 

[ManTheVan]

Huge recommendation for “Smidge”. It”s an extract of bog myrtle and it really does work.https://www.smidgeup.com/

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[suavecarve]

2 have been purchased. I LL let you know how the killer mosquitoes of the Carinthian alpine jungle get on with it in May