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Insect repellent

  • 01-07-2009 1:03pm
    #1
    davej
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,186 ✭✭✭


    Has anyone got any recommendations for good insect repellant ? Something that can be gotten readily enough in Dublin ?

    Going to be out in the countryside near lakes and forests in Sweden which has a reputation for mosquito's etc...

    thanks

    davej


Comments

  • #2
    youcancallmeal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,108 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    Don't know of any particular brands but just make sure whatever you get has a high content/percentage of DEET. Its the best stuff against mozzies


  • #3
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    Avon Skin-so-soft works better than DEET and will not melt your clothing ;)


  • #4
    davej
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,186 ✭✭✭davej


    Thanks guys.

    @Gran Hermano - Do you know anywhere in Dublin I might pick Avon Skin So Soft up?

    Should I store it in the fridge ? :)

    davej


  • #5
    fitzyshea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 285 ✭✭fitzyshea


    Get something with DEET. There are load sof brands just make sur eyou get some with a high concentration. Try some camping shops, if your in dublin there are some good ones on Capel St and Mary St.


  • #6
    Trampas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,088 ✭✭✭Trampas


    I have heard the plug ones are useless.

    So avoid them


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  • #7
    Cruisy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭Cruisy


    Absolutely agree on the DEET thing - I use over 50% DEET when going to mozzie countries. Can't beat it. People worry about it being poisonous/full of chemicals. But if you're only using it for a few weeks at a tie I wouldn't worry about it..better than mozzie bites..


  • #8
    Comordha
    Closed Accounts Posts: 562 ✭✭✭Comordha


    DEET DEET DEET DEET DEET 50%+

    Anything else & you are Friday night dinner


  • #9
    carriec87
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 ✭carriec87


    If you're in Dublin, i do avon and recommend the skin so soft range!
    If you're interested in a brochure, pm me with your details and i'll get a brochure out to you!

    Carrie :)


  • #10
    LiamMc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 906 ✭✭✭LiamMc


    DEET aswell.

    I talked about that with one of the Doctors at the Tropical Medical Bureau ( the clinic at old Mercer's Hosp.) a few years ago. I mentioned I had spray 'with Citronella', she laughed and said that I might aswell use Olive Oil on my skin if it didn't include DEET.


  • #11
    Pythia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,469 ✭✭✭Pythia


    I just got a 50% DEET spray in Boots for e10. They have a large range of 50% DEET in Dundrum. It's in a grey bottle. Will see in a few weeks if it works!


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  • #12
    Fratton Fred
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,567 ✭✭✭✭Fratton Fred


    Jungle Formula is good. I think you can get it in boots.


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