A’s anti-mosquito spray.please share the recipe ?
5 drops each of Lavender and Eucalyptus Essential Oils mixed in a tablespoon of vodka (the oils won’t disperse in water). Add this mixture to 100ml of water in a spray bottle. Shake well every time you spray. This can go on skin, but avoid eyes and don’t let anyone drink it by mistake - label it properly. If you double the water, then double the drops (no need to increase the vodka - keep that for Apero-time!)
Another option is to add the oils in vodka mix to a light, unscented cream. However, this is not an option in direct sunlight - a cream will probably increase sunburn!
The spray has worked for us traveling in our van in Portugal, Spain & France - no guarantees for anyone else (mosquitoes just LOVE some peoples’ blood) but happy to hear of success (or failure) from Funsters who try it.
I’ve heard that an increase in the level of one of the B vitamins (google it) can change the taste of your blood to mosquitoes and might help discourage them.