'Anyone got a tried and true home remedy for mosquito bites? I'm just about dyin' of 'em here!

by BJAAddict Posted 2012/02/29 05:32:24

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Or maybe something I could use to prevent them. 'Don't like using the commercial chemical stuff.

classic 2012/02/29 20:07:04

I am a range officer at a range that is deep in the woods.. the No=Seeums, and the skeeters are horrible.. Try taking 50 percent Pure Vanilla Extract(not the artificial) mixed with water.. It works.. A lot of the guys stop using deet, and started using the vanilla . we all smell like fresh baked cookies but it cut down the bites by 90 percent.. There is no know 100% remedy known to man, other that staying submerged under water......

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BJAAddict to classic 2012/03/08 09:21:27

+1
I actually replied to this the other day, but obviously my 'thank you' did not go through! I will certainly try this one - after all, there are worse things than fresh baked cookies that one might smell like! ;o)

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Jbug799 to BJAAddict 2012/03/10 05:32:04

And other "bites" one might enjoy ;) yes?

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BJAAddict to Jbug799 2012/03/10 07:04:54

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Hmmmmm..... Maybe the vanilla will ATTRACT some of those, eh? I hope so! LOL

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Jbug799 to BJAAddict 2012/03/11 02:39:29

:)

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kmay 2012/02/29 16:04:02

Saliva works

Baking soda paste

Vinegar

Toothpaste

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BJAAddict to kmay 2012/03/08 09:22:00

Thanks - I will try all the suggestions provided. :o)

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Mr.Steve 2012/02/29 12:42:31
kmay to Mr.Steve 2012/02/29 16:04:40

+1
Chemicals in bounce are toxic

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Mr.Steve to kmay 2012/02/29 16:32:54
BJAAddict to Mr.Steve 2012/03/06 09:29:45

+1
Thanks for your response. :o)

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Dickens 2012/02/29 11:46:50

...where I live there are hardly any mosquitos, ever..they don't seem to like the altitude much..

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BJAAddict to Dickens 2012/03/06 09:30:13

Thanks for replying anyway - maybe I'll move where you are! :o)

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talking jaguar 2012/02/29 06:02:26 (edited)

Try honey or apple cidar vinegar or bentonite clay. Baking soda paste too

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BJAAddict to talking... 2012/03/06 09:30:19

Thanks for your response. :o)

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zlazyks 2012/02/29 05:53:41

I've tried tons of different concoctions while traveling....I always go back to DEET.

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BJAAddict to zlazyks 2012/02/29 05:57:56

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Not sure what that is, S. But thanks anyway.

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zlazyks to BJAAddict 2012/02/29 06:02:05

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DEET is the main ingredient of the "chemical stuff" you're talking about.

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talking... to zlazyks 2012/02/29 06:04:27

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yeah and it is a bit toxic. Got it in my eye once and had to go to the hospital. So no more for me.

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BJAAddict to zlazyks 2012/03/06 09:30:38

Thanks for your response. :o)

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