@Going2Cali
American expat in Thailand
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Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
SOFFELL mosquito repellant packets, you can buy them in any mom and pop store, I carry them to Africa with me and they work on the biting bugs there as well........... FYI permetherin is used for your clothing, and mosquito nets - it is a very ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
Thanks for all the great info and responses everyone. The vaccine sounds unpleasant to go through several rounds of shots for Japanese encephalitis. Sometimes the vaccinations are just as bad as the illness itself. I took my chances in India and ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
Okay. Thanks for the advice about not taking essential oils in my tea. I had read it was okay and I guess not. Thanks for letting me know. Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
We have had great luck with the 1st press extra virgin coconut oil for skin and hair. It works wonders. It makes Nga's hair look and feel like that of a teenager. Here are 14 formulas for mosquito ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
We have had great luck with the 1st press extra virgin coconut oil for skin and hair. It works wonders. It makes Nga's hair look and feel like that of a teenager. Here are 14 formulas for mosquito ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
I've read many recipes for insect repellents that use tea tree oil. Most repellents start with a 1/4 cup of almond or coconut oil. In every case the amount of tea tree oil used is just a tiny fraction of the total, 2 or 3 drops. Other essential ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
Going2Cali - I have no experience with tea tree oil but I have seen reviews that claim it works well. There are several formulas for a repellent cocktail that I've seen on the 'net. I'd like to hear your opinion if you decide to try it. ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
Going2Cali - I have no experience with tea tree oil but I have seen reviews that claim it works well. There are several formulas for a repellent cocktail that I've seen on the 'net. I'd like to hear your opinion if you decide to try it. ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
Cinnamon oil should be diluted with a carrier oil to 0.5% before being applied to the skin, else it'll burn. It also shouldn't be used on young children (under 10 years of age). Tea tree oil can be used for mosquito repellent, but with its ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
Going2Cali - I have no experience with tea tree oil but I have seen reviews that claim it works well. There are several formulas for a repellent cocktail that I've seen on the 'net. I'd like to hear your opinion if you decide to try it. ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
Permethrin is a contact insecticide, killing ticks, mosquitoes and many other insects upon physical contact. ... Aerosol spray or dip-coating applications of permethrin can remain effective for up to 6 weeks of exposure to light or oxygen, and ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
I really like the permethrin option - it is cheap, effective, safe, and has a low hassle factor. Use it on clothing and camping gear - not on skin - it is still effective for up to 5 washings. I don't like DEET. Wiki: Permethrin is over 2,250 ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
While it is possible other products repel mosquitoes, the studies of repellents show that DEET is much more effective than anything else. Some products do not get funded for experiments, but I would not use other products as mosquitoes love me, and ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
*** I only have half of an immune system due to a water-borne viral infection killing off half of my immune system. *** You seem to have a very special condition. I doubt you will find a specialist on this board that can address your problem. I ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
It has to do with the species of mosquito: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/02/22/465594861/why-zika-spreading-mosquitoes-love-ankles CDC article on Vietnamese ... Read More