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Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:08 pm  |
| I'm going to be in Nepal for 3 months and will require an insect repellent for daily use. Thus I'd prefer something without Deet, and something that isn't too oily or smelly. I'm going to try using the dryer sheets, but I want a spray/lotion as additional protection. Any suggestions? |
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Thu Aug 16, 2007 11:15 am |
| I am also looking for insect repellant esp for tick. My husband works in the forest so he is exposed to this type of insect. I am looking for natural and yet effective. Thanks. |
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Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:43 pm |
Intake of B-Vitamins (insects hate the taste) and citronella essential oil added to moisturiser.
Also try to go on a sugar/refined food free diet before a week before you go away, again this makes you less tasty. |
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Thu Aug 16, 2007 1:18 pm |
| I've heard a lot of good things about the one from Burt Bee's. I've not used it yet but it's gotten good reviews on this board. Deet free. |
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late 30's, medium/olive tone, learned recently I'm oily, not dry and my pores clog if you just look at them, love natual products...in beautiful Seattle |
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Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:27 pm |
| angel06 wrote: |
| I am looking for natural and yet effective. |
I understand the desire to stay away from toxic chemicals. I try to eat organic foods, don't ever use lawn care pesticides, and use boric acid instead of conventional pesticides for cockroaches; however, when it comes to insect repellents you are looking at a risk-risk trade-off. You have to weigh the risk of the likelihood of the insect-borne disease with the inherent risk of using the pesticide.
It really depends on the risk conditions in the environment and the underlying health of the user.
When my 16 y/o daughter was in Mexico this summer in an area where malaria is endemic, we discussed the risks and decided to use a 33% DEET product. (We wouldn't have been using DEET if she were 6 and going to Minnesota.)
If you decide to use pesticide, please look for an EPA registration number which means that the US Environmental Protection Agency has done a risk assessment and determined that the product poses no undue risk when used as directed. Most importantly, when you a pesticide you need to follow the directions for use EXACTLY. If the product says use a specific amout or to wash hands after use- you must do that to assure your safety and the effectiveness of the product! All the risk calculations are based on users reading the label and using the product as directed.
You might find the following site on insect repellents interesting.
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/mosquitoes/ai_insectrp.htm
(I do work for the EPA pesticide program.) |
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Fri Aug 17, 2007 9:42 am |
| Yvetteski wrote: |
| angel06 wrote: |
| I am looking for natural and yet effective. |
I understand the desire to stay away from toxic chemicals. I try to eat organic foods, don't ever use lawn care pesticides, and use boric acid instead of conventional pesticides for cockroaches; however, when it comes to insect repellents you are looking at a risk-risk trade-off. You have to weigh the risk of the likelihood of the insect-borne disease with the inherent risk of using the pesticide.
It really depends on the risk conditions in the environment and the underlying health of the user. http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/mosquitoes/ai_insectrp.htm
(I do work for the EPA pesticide program.) |
I totally agree. In a family of doctors, they all recommend the usage of the DEET based repellant when we do outdoor events together. The mosquito is the state bird, ticks are everywhere and do not even get me started about chiggers. It is funny when we show up at an outdoor event there are usually 6- 7 cans, lotions, sprays that have been brought and it is a community repellant fest. Of course, it depends on the event - if we meet up at an outdoor cafe - we are not going to douse ourselves in deet. If we go to Michael's dad's place and are hanging out by the pond or riding 4 wheelers in the back acreage - we douse ourselves.
Thanks for the link.
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Fri Aug 17, 2007 6:26 pm |
| michelec wrote: |
| I've heard a lot of good things about the one from Burt Bee's. I've not used it yet but it's gotten good reviews on this board. Deet free. |
I've got this spray along with California baby spray due to good reviews and being natural and deet free, but have not used either of them yet. But I can comment on the feel of them on my skin as I did a test patch on my leg to see whether Im allergic to it and cos the Burts Bees is 60 something % oil, it did feel very greasy and has a strong fragrance to it, but it went away after 15 minutes, whereas the California baby's one was lighter and felt very refreshing and cool on my leg. I might consider using the California baby on around my face, in the neck area, but definately not the Burts Bees.
I guess by the time I have used them, you wont be needing the insect repellent sprays but I will update once I come back!
HTH
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Fri Aug 17, 2007 7:12 pm |
When I'm at home (southern ontario) if I use a bug spray, I usually use something containing DEET. However, this is when it's occasionally used for random outdoor events, and only 1-2 applications for the whole day.
While in Nepal, I'd have to wear bug repellent ALL day, EVERY day. Knowing the associated risks of DEET, such high use for 3 months cannot be good! I'll be using a DEET bug spray on treks in jungle type areas, however for everyday use in the village, I'd prefer something more natural.
I've looked into the Burt's Bee's one, but some people have complained about its oily texture. Due to my already oily complexion, as well as diminished access to proper cleaning, i'm afraid this might be a bit too much for my skin. |
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Sat Aug 18, 2007 9:06 pm |
Has anyone tried the Repel brand of insect repellents?
Also, anyone know a retailer in Canada that carries it? I've been to a few health food stores, and they only seem to carry 'Buzzaway' and the BB's insect repellents. |
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Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:19 am |
| I take brewers yeast every day and its supposed to ward off bug bites(they dont like the taste of you)I notice when everyone else gets mosqitoe bites I never do! |
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Thu Oct 04, 2007 9:25 am |
Hi Hanna
I said I will update you on the BB insect repellent, so here's my feedback on it.
It works...but the smell is too strong, cos when I apply it, everyone around me wrinkles their nose and ask what is that SMELL!? Whilst it wards off some of the insects, as I did get a few bites, it was considerably less than previous years.
BB is an insect repellent oil spray so it is very oily, but if you dont apply moisturiser then this acts as one too! However, cos my arms are so greasy, sometimes colour from the shopping bags come off me 
Even though I had the California Baby's spray, I havent used it as the BB lasted me the whole 3.5 weeks. But when I tried it, it definately is not as strong smelling as BB and a lot less oily too.
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