Insect Repellent

Strong enough to melt plastic!

Advantages: strong, lasts for ages (the bottle)
Disadvantages: can sting, melts plastics

I bought this repellent prior to an expedition to Venezuela and my opinions about it are mixed. The manufacturer claims that one application will last approximately 8 hours, but most environments where repellent is necessary it is very hot and therefore sweating reduces the effective 'repelling time' of the spray. However the main problem i encountered was the harshness of the spray, it can really sting your skin and if you have sensitive skin i ...
...and nose, if it gets near any of these, it can be very problematic as one of my friends discovered (it can damage your lungs). An example of how strong this spary is: it melted my plastic pen, and as a word of warning it can do that to garments to. With all its disadvantages it does have its up sides: the small bottle of 100ml lasts for ages (in excess of a month), and it really does deter most mosquitoes. However it fails to protect you against ...

alimason 26.08.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Lifesystems Expedition 100 Insect Repellent (50ml)

Deter the flying biters

Advantages: We didn't get bitten
Disadvantages: can't be used in tropical areas

Boots Insect repellent spray With a Little Miss who seems to be loved by flying biters, I tend to take as many precautionary products as possible in the form of lotions potions and sprays when we go on our jollies. ~~WHO IS THIS FOR?~~ It is suggested that the spray is for adults and children from the age of 6 months. This is actually one of the reasons I bought the spray- if a baby of 6 months can have it applied, then it's a doddle for a 6 ½ ...
...AND AVAILABILITY~~ Available from Boots stores and online at www.boots.com this costs around £5.50 for 125ml. ~~WARNINGS~~ • Not suitable for tropical areas where there is a risk of infectious bites- I believe something stronger is needed for these places. • Avoid contact with inflamed or sore skin • Not to be used near naked flames ~~VERDICT~~ An easy to use effective spray to keep yourself from being bitten. I couldn't smell ...

danielalong 20.01.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Boots Repel Insect Repellent Spray

Mosiattract not mosiguard

Advantages: None
Disadvantages: It doesnt work

Mosiguard is a midge / insect repellent, the one i bought is made from all natural ingredients, I thought this would be a benefit as its nice to know what you are applying to your skin hasn't been made in a chemists dream. Quite simply this stuff is useless - however i shall go into more detail I normally use Jungle formula extra strenght as bugs of all shapes and size see me as an all you can eat buffet and it normally does the job, I go camping ...
...a year, so i am used to the clouds of bugs. I bought this as i could not get any jungle formula, thinking they would both be the same. I was very wrong. I applyed it and it has the nasty citronella smell asoicated with these products, got to my first cloud of mosi's and came out covered in bites, decided to re apply some, but it made no difference, I was dinner. Luckily i found an old jungle formula wipe in the bottm of my bag and it saved the ...

andyyaris 02.12.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Mosiguard Spray

Bugs begone

Advantages: No bites
Disadvantages: Tricky to use at first

Mosquito Coils On my recent jollies to Italy, we were staying in the mountains, and not wanting to be eaten alive, I bought a pack of these for outdoor use. ~~Product and Packaging~~ The coils come wrapped in some kind of foil, and when opened, they are green coils, with two being pushed together, and requiring separating. ~~When Do I use them?~~ These are recommended for use in non tropical areas with a low risk of malaria and insect transmitted ...
...flying insects. The packet suggests that they are ideal for barbecues and camping, and I would suggest that they are ideal for al fresco dining. They are for outdoor use only, and this is very clearly stated- must be something to do with the fumes I think. ~~How do I use them?~~ First time users, beware, these are quite difficult to "set up". The instructions are in a series of points but without illustrations to hand, it's useful to have the ...

danielalong 04.09.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Boots Repel Mosquito Coils

One of the best insect repellents around

Advantages: strong enough, value for money, not that smelly
Disadvantages: Not strong enough for serious jungle work

I bought this product this year after previously owning the 100 deet repellent, which is far stronger. However i will have to say that if i had the choice against i would definitely buy the 50 instead and for the following reasons: 1. It is not as smelly as the 100 deet and therefore if you plan on walking into nice restaurants or just being with company in general you can get away from it, unlike the stronger stuff which makes you smell like a ...
...home-brand names you get on the High Street and therefore i found that after a 3 week trip to a malaria infected area i hardly had any mosquito bites. 4. Although it is strong enough to keep all mozzies at bay with exception of the dreaded piri piri fly, it is not strong enough to really damage your clothes or make your skin feel uncomfortable. 5. At £3.99 its very well priced and in fact one bottle would last for several applications a day for ...

alimason 09.04.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Lifesystems Expedition 50+ Insect Repellent (100ml)